How Trauma Affects the Brain When a client experiences trauma, it can seem like everything has changed – and to an extent, it has. . . on a neurobiological level. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room to heal. So how can neurobiology inform trauma treatment? Imagine, for a moment, that you are in session […]
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NICABM Experts – Shelly Harrell, PhD
NICABM Experts Shelly Harrell, PhD Shelly Harrell, PhD, is a psychologist, researcher, and professor at Pepperdine University, specializing in multicultural and community psychology. Shelly has pioneered a culturally-centered approach to working with relational conflict and stress-related disorders, integrating mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop resilience and distress tolerance. She has contributed to several academic […]
NICABM Experts – Ron Siegel, PsyD
NICABM Experts Ron Siegel, PsyD Ron Siegel, PsyD, is a psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychology, part time at Harvard Medical School, and member of the Board of Directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. In his clinical work, Ron incorporates mindfulness-based techniques to help clients increase distress tolerance, relieve anxiety, and foster deeper […]
Polyvagal Theory and Trauma
Polyvagal Theory and Trauma with Stephen Porges, PhD and Ruth Buczynski, PhD Polyvagal Theory can play a critical role in helping us map, track and re-pattern the nervous systems of clients who have experienced trauma. So how can we approach trauma treatment from a polyvagal perspective? What happens when a client’s fight/flight response fails? Consider […]
How to Work with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Part 1]
For many clients, the COVID-19 virus has ignited the flames of anxiety. And for those who already struggle with anxiety it’s pouring fuel on the fire. Problem is, many of our go-to strategies for reducing anxiety can’t always be practiced in quarantine or isolation. So how can we help clients manage anxious feelings brought on […]