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 […]
2 Steps for Working with Resentment – with Lynn Lyons, LICSW
For many clients, letting go of resentment can be a struggle – especially when the pain of betrayal or trauma makes it feel well-earned. So how do we help when resentment is preventing clients from moving forward and developing healthy relationships? In the video below, Lynn Lyons LICSW will share 2 steps that can help […]
3 Questions to Help Clients Interrupt the Depression-Rumination Loop
Clients who ruminate often think of it as a helpful problem-solving tool – that if they dwell on a problem long enough, they’ll gain new insight into how to fix it. But as we know, rumination can keep clients stuck in cycles of depression and self-doubt. So, in the video below, Christine Padesky, PhD […]
[Infographic] 4 Questions to Help Clients Overcome Anxiety
When clients experience anxiety, their first response is often to avoid whatever (or whomever) might be causing it. But when clients become trapped in a cycle of avoidance, it can keep them from the very activities and people they value most. So how can we help clients see the cost of their avoidance strategies – […]
[Infographic] Mapping Your Nervous System’s Response to Trauma
How can we help clients better understand when their nervous system is going into “defense mode”? According to polyvagal theory, the nervous system has three pathways it can follow in the face of a threat. By helping clients map these pathways, they can begin to identify their triggers and develop strategies for staying grounded. That’s […]