Bonus Vlog: Grief Work w/ Addie Anderson, LCPC
This is a bonus episode sparked by conversation in our Facebook group about grief work. In this vlog Addie Anderson, LCPC discuss her specialization in grief work with me. She talks openly about things we have to consider when working with grief in our clients. Join me by clicking below:
Navigating Feeling Avoidance in Your Clients
One of the hardest things I have encountered while treating trauma is feeling avoidance from clients. Feeling avoidance is the client’s attempt at avoiding any feelings that they deem unpleasant. Feelings can be intense for the client and helping them navigate them can be a struggle for us as trauma treatment professionals, if the client […]
Building Support As a Trauma Treatment Professional
Whether you are working at an agency, facility, or in private practice, treating trauma is intense work. I always recommend being intentional about creating a supportive community around you where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. For each of us, this community could look different. Some of us find support in meeting with other […]
Effectively Supporting Clients in Between Sessions
I am very aware, as an outpatient therapist, that I only see my clients at most 2 hours a week, and that is rare. It is mostly only 1 time a week for an hour at most. That means my clients spend more time outside of our session than with me. Being aware of this […]
How to Work with Children and Families in Trauma Treatment
Trauma, like other medical and mental illness, doesn’t discriminate. It does not know race, age, gender, class, etc. Trauma has been traced back before a person’s conception, which is called transgenerational trauma. Trauma can truly affect anyone, so we must understand how to treat children and families who are struggling with the effects of trauma. […]
The Best Trauma Treatment Collective Vlogs of 2019
What a year! As we move towards 2020 with excitement and expectation, I couldn’t miss this opportunity to reflect on all that has happened as a collective in 2019. We’ve discussed and reviewed some great topics. In this week’s vlog, I review the top three vlogs of the year and share them with you. Don’t […]
3 Tips for Clinical Documentation in Trauma Treatment
For many of us, being a trauma treatment professional means having to also know how to do paperwork. Quality clinical documentation can save you from a lot of headaches. I didn’t really understand the hidden benefits of good documentation until I worked for a community-based organization that was a Medicaid provider. If you have ever […]
Why Pacing is Everything in Trauma Treatment
If you were to compare most trauma treatment modalities, you would notice a common theme…the importance of keeping the client in their window of tolerance. The “Window of Tolerance” is a term coined by Dr. Daniel Siegle, which describes the client’s capacity to stay regulated and stable while working with activating memories in the form […]
Understanding Complex Trauma
There are different types of trauma. You may work with a client who has experienced single incident trauma, developmental trauma, or complex trauma. As trauma treatment professionals, it is crucial for us to accurately identify the type of trauma we are treating so that we can apply the most effective interventions in the treatment process. […]
How to Identify Shame in Trauma Treatment
I have heard shame described as “trauma’s twin,” meaning that where you see the effects of trauma you will more than likely see the effects of shame. Understanding how to identify and treat shame is vital when working with trauma survivors. Dr. Brene Brown (link to her work here), a shame researcher, has done wonders […]
