Ever since I was a little girl, my mother and father emphasized the importance of giving back. I’ve always admired how, even when we didn’t have much, they taught us to tithe and give 10% of our allowance to the church. Not only that, but they also encouraged us to give an offering beyond our […]
[Infographic] A Four-Step Approach for Overcoming Anxiety
When a client suffers from anxiety, they’re often locked in worry about the future . . . . . . which can prevent them from enjoying meaningful parts of life in the present. But one way that clients can work through their anxiety is by building a values-based mindset. So in the infographic below, we […]
A Three-Step Approach to Help Clients Tolerate Distress
When a client is in emotional distress, their first instinct is often to try to make the pain go away . . . . . . but by avoiding those feelings, the pain usually just grows. That’s why helping clients learn to sit with and manage distress is critical. In the video below, Michael Yapko, […]
Working with Traumatic Memories, with Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW-R
Traumatic memories can linger long after the trauma is over, leaving clients with the feeling that the threat is still present. So in the video below, Ray Rodriguez, LCSW-R shares how he worked with one client whose traumatic memory was being triggered by current events. He’ll walk you through the exercise he used to help […]
Why Resentment Can Be an Important Step in Healing from Trauma, with Thema Bryant, PhD
Resentment can be a toxic emotion that hurts a client’s ability to connect with others and develop meaningful relationships. But are there times when it can be considered “healthy?” Well, in the video below, Thema Bryant, PhD shares how resentment can sometimes be an important step for clients healing from trauma. She also walks us […]