Vlog

Feeling isolated and/or lonely as a mental health professional is common.  Think about it…we can’t really talk about what we do and if we are in private practice, we could be the only other professional in our office.  Not to Read more…

Collective Trauma is trauma that happens in large groups of individuals and can be transmitted across generations and communities.  It can be caused by wars, genocide, slavery, terrorism, mass bombings, mass shootings, and natural disasters.  Collective trauma can be either Read more…

As a trauma treatment professional, the likelihood of you working with a client that also has an Eating Disorder or disordered eating behaviors is high.  Before I had the opportunity to learn about Eating Disorders while working at a treatment Read more…

PTSD is not the only disorder that may be triggered by a traumatic event.  Other diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, psychosis-related disorders, personality disorders, and dissociative disorders could also come into play.  Being able to navigate through the Read more…

Most of the training in the major trauma treatment modalities don’t address racial or cultural issues.  I have learned over time that I must be willing to do my own training in this area to ensure I stay attuned to Read more…

I know some therapist refer out to Trauma-Informed Yoga programs or practices and others incorporate it into their practice during the therapy session.  I wanted to help us understand Trauma-Informed Yoga a little better.  I invited a childhood friend, Tiffany Read more…

Trauma is our response to a threat that is too much to bear, lasts too long, and comes too soon. A way to protect ourselves against any more threats that overwhelm us is by creating defense mechanisms. Defense mechanisms can Read more…

Clients can easily get into talking about their trauma versus processing their trauma. This can put them at greater risk for emotional flooding and retraumatization. One of the best ways to help clients navigate these slippery slopes and remain safe Read more…

In last week’s vlog, we discussed creating a container to help with avoiding retraumatization (check it out here). One of the tips I shared was helping clients work on stabilization. What exactly is stabilization? Stabilization is the ability for a Read more…