When I began NICABM, I made it a cornerstone of our organization that we would give back to those who are in need. It’s a lesson that my parents instilled in me from a young age when they taught me to tithe at least 10% of my allowance each week. And now, every holiday season, […]
Helping Clients Navigate Political Differences this Holiday Season
For many clients, the holiday season is all about connecting with family and friends. But this year, with the US election not very far in the rearview, holiday gatherings might feel a little more emotionally charged. . . . . . especially if your client has dear friends and family who are politically across the […]
An IFS Approach to Help Clients When Regret Prolongs Their Grief – with Richard Schwartz, PhD
It’s not unusual for clients to experience feelings of regret after losing someone or something they hold dear. But according to Richard Schwartz, PhD, there are two specific forms of regret that can prolong a client’s grief. So in the video below, Richard shares an Internal Family Systems approach for targeting both types of regret […]
A Trauma-Informed Framework to Help Clients Stuck in a “Resentment Mindset” – with Janina Fisher, PhD
When a client is really hooked into resentment it might be a sign of a deeper, sometimes traumatic, wound. According to Janina Fisher, PhD, this often has to do with the way traumatic memories are stored. With that in mind, there’s a simple reframe Janina relies on to help her chip away at what we […]
A Strategy for Helping Clients Work Through their Sticking Points – with Thema Bryant, PhD
When a client feels stuck, it could be a fear of failure that keeps them from moving forward. Not only that but staying stuck might be their way of shutting out deeper insecurities. So how can we help clients work through their fears and reconnect to the kind of hope that spurs forward momentum and […]