Now that we’ve wrapped up the Clinical Application of Compassion program, I’d like to take a moment to thank you again for tuning in. 33,197 practitioners joined us for one or more sessions in the series. We believe the work being done on compassion is so important. That’s why we made it our mission to […]
Applying the 3 Circles Model of Emotion to Help Clients Heal Shame [Infographic]
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According to Paul Gilbert, PhD, we have three types of emotion regulation systems – we’ve got the Threat System, the Drive System, and the Soothing System. Now when a client is stuck in a painful cycle of self-criticism and shame, it’s often because these three systems are out of balance. You see, many clients spend […]
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]
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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 […]
3 Strategies to Help Trauma Patients Feel Safe
As practitioners, we know how crucial it is to create a safe space when working with clients who have experienced trauma.But this can often be challenging . . . and nuanced. That’s because for many trauma patients, sometimes even a friendly face or a gesture of compassion can feel unsafe, even threatening. So what are […]