Depression can rob our clients of the full, thriving lives we all hope for. And so often, a depressed client will avoid the very people, places, and activities that once gave them pleasure. In the video below, Steven Hayes, PhD describes a woman who suffered from both depression and anxiety. She started avoiding the business […]
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Self-Compassion: The Secret to Reducing PTSD Symptoms?
One thing that can frequently increase the suffering of many patients with PTSD is shame. Even worse, shame can limit a patient’s treatment – even if they objectively know that there’s nothing to be ashamed of. But is there a way to trade self-judgment for self-compassion? And would that reduce a client’s symptoms? Asle Hoffart, […]
Questions That Can Help Your Clients Talk About Shame
Talking about shame can be a deeply uncomfortable experience . . . . . . and clients may go to great lengths to avoid discussing or admitting to feelings of shame. But as we know, shame that stays hidden will continue to grow more powerful, often bringing on even more shame. So in the video […]
NICABM Experts – Bessel van der Kolk, MD
NICABM Experts Bessel van der Kolk, MD Bessel van der Kolk, MD, is arguably the world’s leading expert in the treatment of trauma – especially when it comes to how trauma affects the brain, body, and nervous system. Throughout his career, Bessel has been at the forefront of research on traumatic stress and the development […]
A Lesson from Ram Dass
When I first had the honor of interviewing Ram Dass, what struck me about him was his extraordinary ability to persevere even when up against immense struggles. And he did it all with a positivity that spread to others. When I heard of his passing I couldn’t help but feel that the world had lost […]