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 […]
[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 […]
Treating Racial Trauma in 106 Countries
Now that we’ve wrapped up The Trauma of Racism: Expert Strategies to Help Clients Heal, I’d like to take a moment to thank you again for tuning in. We believe that helping clients of color heal from the painful wounds of racism is so important. That’s why we made it our mission to make this […]