In the aftermath of trauma, some clients turn to self-harm to relieve intense feelings of shame, anxiety, or even emotional numbness. Over time, these harmful behaviors can become addictive – and helping clients break that cycle can be a challenging process. So in the video below, Pat Ogden, PhD explains how she helps clients gain […]
Treating the Trauma That Lingers in the Body
After experiencing trauma, many clients live in near-constant fear that it will happen again. It’s not only the brain that goes into a vigilant state of bracing for danger – it’s the body and nervous system as well. That’s why we created this illustration for you to share with your clients. It’s one way to […]
How Trauma Can Impact Four Types of Memory [Infographic]
Trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s memory . . . . . . and traumatic memory can affect not only the brain, but also the body and nervous system as well. But conceptualizing how trauma can impact the different types of memory can be challenging, so we created a free tool for […]
Changing Lives, One Well at a Time
About a week ago, we held a Day of Donation. We decided that for one day, we’d donate everything we took in from the purchase of Gold Subscriptions to charity: water. The response was overwhelming. According to charity: water, it costs an average of $30 to give one person access to clean water. And this […]
How Limbic System Therapy Can Help Resolve Trauma
When we’re working with clients who have experienced trauma, targeting the limbic system can make our interventions more effective. But what is the limbic system, and why is limbic system therapy so useful in treating trauma? In the video below, Bessel van der Kolk, MD answers these questions and explains why he uses this kind […]