For some clients, their go-to response to hurt or disappointment may be to find something (or more often someone) to blame it on. And when that blame is accompanied by anger and harsh criticism, it can wreak havoc on their relationships. So how can we help clients begin to manage distressing emotions, instead of jumping […]
One Impact of Abandonment Trauma (and How to Work with It)
A history of abandonment can cause even the most successful clients to question virtually every social interaction. So how can we help these clients move forward with confidence – both in their relationships and within themselves? In the video below, Joan Borysenko, PhD shares the strategy she used to help one client overcome patterns of […]
A 3-Step Approach to Help Heal Attachment Wounds – with Frank Anderson, MD
As practitioners, we know how important the role of attachment can be in a client’s healing process. That’s why addressing early attachment wounds is often a key part of trauma therapy. So in the video below, Frank Anderson, MD will walk us through a 3-step process to help clients let go of pain they’ve carried […]
Thema Bryant, PhD on Post-Traumatic Growth
When clients begin to heal from the pain of trauma, safety is often their priority. But continually seeking safety can limit a client’s opportunities for growth and keep them stuck in survival mode. So in the video below, Thema Bryant, PhD shares how she helps clients invite more fun and freedom into their lives – […]
Working with Chronic Fear – with Peter Levine, PhD
Trauma can often leave clients with debilitating feelings of fear. And according to Peter Levine, PhD, it can be difficult to help clients break free of chronic fear without addressing its psychophysiology. So in the video below, Peter shares how he works with clients suffering from chronic fear and guides us through one simple exercise […]