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The Politics of Mental Health
As therapists we cannot deny that our work, our clients, and ourselves are directly impacted by the context in which we live. The work we practice daily in our offices is affected by the political systems around us–systems that often have been oppressive to the most vulnerable in our communities. Bessel van der Kolk poignantly […]
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CCIH Welcomes Deb Dana
CCIH is pleased to welcome Deb Dana June 28-29 for Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation: A Polyvagal Theory Guided Approach to Therapy. During this two-day, experiential workshop, Deb Dana will share her Polyvagal Theory guided approach to therapy. Watch an interview with Deb Dana for David Van Nuys, Phd’s Shrink Wrapped Radio podcast.
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Why I’m Passionate About Somatic Psychotherapy
Many years ago I attended a workshop for an upcoming training in Somatic Experiencing. The trainer, Ariel Giaretto was asked a question about birth trauma and as part of her response she said: “Premies have one foot in this world and one foot still in the last.” She described my life in that one sentence […]
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“Why Don’t You like CBT (Cognitive behavior therapy)?”
An innocent question – asked of me by a client in a recent session. “Because it is only cognitive and accessing other parts of experience are essential for healing” was my brief reply. But I found myself thinking more about the question later… I have been a practicing therapist, specializing in the treatment of […]
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Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Self Regulation Tools for Parents
We believe it is important for parents to focus on their self-care, their regulation, and for them to get the support they need to be the best parents they can be. As are result, we developed a workshop that is experiential, supportive, and informative with a focus on building a supportive community and parental self-care […]
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Window of Tolerance
You might already be familiar with the Window of Tolerance (WofT) from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, as developed by Pat Ogden. It is an amazing tool for navigating our own inner sensory landscape as we move through life! WOT also provides a great framework for thinking about mindfulness practices, including iRest Yoga Nidra. Through deeper self-understanding, we can explore […]
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An Overview of the Comprehensive Resource Model
I was introduced to the Comprehensive Resource Model, or CRM, about 4 years ago, which was (and continues to be) developed by Lisa Schwarz. As a trauma informed and attachment informed therapist, I see a lot of people struggling with complex trauma and attachment wounds and was frustrated by the limitations of talk therapy. So […]
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Creating Safe, Affirming Spaces for People of All Sizes
There are few experiences as disheartening as going to a new place – a doctor’s office, a restaurant, a hair salon – and finding that it was not designed with my body in mind. (Don’t even get me started on airplanes). As a fat woman navigating a world made for people with thin bodies, I […]
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Sitting: The Physical Art of Meditation
We have all discovered how the physical body seeks the optimum posture for meditation. This workshop offers practical instruction on how to release habitual patterns of tension, making the difference between struggling to conform to an ideal posture or the ability to relax more fully. Saturday, March 23, 2019 Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago 37 N. […]
