For some clients who’ve experienced trauma, the idea of being close to or vulnerable with another person can feel dangerous. And this can prevent them from forging valuable connections that are crucial to healing. So in the video below, Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD shares an imagery exercise that can help prepare clients to engage in […]
Bessel van der Kolk, MD, On Trauma-Induced Shame
Trauma can leave clients with deep, debilitating feelings of shame. And for clients who experienced trauma in early childhood, those feelings may have shaped their self-narrative for years. So in the video below, Bessel van der Kolk, MD shares how he approaches trauma-induced shame that stems from childhood trauma. Have a look. […]
Enhancing Trauma Therapy with Compassion – with Dennis Tirch, PhD
Sharing a traumatic memory can be a challenging and painful part of therapy for clients. It’s a time when we have to be particularly alert for signs that the client is getting either too hypo- or hyperaroused to safely continue. But compassion-based approaches increase a client’s capacity to revisit traumatic memories and explore difficult sensations. […]
Looking at Political Differences Through an IFS Lens – with Frank Anderson, MD
Does your client have a friend or family member they’re stressed about seeing this holiday season? Someone they’re uncomfortable being around because of their political views? It’s a common situation for many clients (and practitioners, too) – and it can be hard to connect with these people when we disagree so strongly. But Frank Anderson, […]
Reintegrating the Traumatized Brain, with Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD
One of the more complex aspects of working with trauma is helping clients reintegrate the brain. Without this crucial step, many of the interventions we try may fail – and clients can remain stuck in their trauma experience. So in the video below, Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD shares how we can more effectively work with the […]