As therapists, we know the power of naming something. You’ve probably heard this before . . . . . . you have to name it to tame it. Well, not only does that sound catchy, but there’s a wealth of research to back it up. So when it comes to working with the parts of […]
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and Fear
When a client is afraid, there’s a practice that can help them stay grounded in the present . . . . . . instead of getting hijacked by panic and “worst-case scenario” thinking. And that practice is mindfulness. In the video below, Tara Brach, PhD will get into how mindfulness disrupts the neurobiology of fear, […]
3 Critical Insights to Share with Traumatized Clients (That Can Jumpstart Healing)
Some of our most difficult work is with clients who have suffered a traumatic experience . . . . . . especially when they’re trapped in a cycle of self-blame, beating themselves up for what they perceive to be wrong thoughts, wrong decisions, and wrong relationships. But according to Deborah Lee, DClinPsy, there are three […]
Two Compassion-Based Ways to Help Your Client Overcome Shame
Without a doubt, the compassion we offer our clients is often a key part of their healing. But how do we help our clients build compassion toward themselves . . . . . especially when they feel frozen and unable to act, cut off from themselves and those they care about? When their ability to […]
One Key Insight That Can Help Clients Undo Years of Blame and Shame
As practitioners, we’re well-acquainted with the fight, flight, freeze response – that automatic response that evolved to protect us from external threats or danger. But what happens when the threat is internal? When the threat is painful emotions or distress? Our response can still be automatic, and for many clients it can often be to […]