General
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Practicing Together: Therapy in Uncertain Times
There has been a shooting. The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling. Bombs have been dropped. Floodwaters are rising. Fire is raging. As I reach for my phone to read the news, I am immediately flooded with emotion by the coverage and commentary that fill my feeds. I am aware of feelings of anger,…
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Our Essential Concepts: An Integrated Approach
There is no single model that can address all the complexity of human experience and suffering. Therefore, it is important that we wrestle with the task of integrating neurobiological understanding with relational approaches to develop an approach that is unique to each person with whom we are on the journey.
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Get to know CCIH’s new Staff Therapist, Emily!
We are happy to announce that Emily Robinson has joined CCIH as a Staff Therapist! Emily (she/her) is experienced in working with survivors of abuse and neglect, systemic oppression, chronic stress, and unmet needs. With a deep understanding of how prolonged exposure to traumatic events can impact the mind and body, she provides an attuned,…
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Get to know CCIH’s Trauma Fellow, Izabela!
We are happy to announce that Izabela Gluszak has joined CCIH as a Trauma Fellow! Izabela brings her years of experience to the fellowship at CCIH in order to deepen her work with attachment theory and somatic healing practices, which she strives to incorporate in her holistic approach. Her practice is informed by her experience…
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CCIH now offers Nursing CEUs!
We are excited to say that the Chicago Center for Integration and Healing is now a licensed provider of CEUs for nurses in Illinois! CCIH has been offering continuing education on the treatment of trauma to mental health providers for over 10 years. Our programs are designed to help providers deepen into their work with…
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In-person vs Telehealth Therapy
Meeting together in person allows us to use more tools for working with the nervous system in the present moment and better supports the relational experience that we believe is crucial for the healing of complex trauma.
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March 19th: Vote to Bring Chicago Home
Bring Chicago Home will establish city funding to address homelessness and invest in affordable housing that can create longstanding solutions.
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Remembering What We Know About Trauma
Though it can seem like “Trauma-informed treatment” is a recent concept in the field of mental health, awareness of the impact of traumatic events has been present since the beginning of contemporary mainstream psychological thought.
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Experimenting with Somatic Resources: Lessons from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Somatic resources are actions we can take to help our nervous systems to regulate. You will find some ideas below on various types of somatic resources to experiment with. Because our nervous systems crave regulation, you may already be doing some of these, even if you’re not conscious of them! Please note that being present…
