Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is grounded in and directed by a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychological, and social/relational effects of trauma. It takes into account knowledge about trauma — its impact, interpersonal dynamic, and paths to healing.
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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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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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Sex – a Mindful Exploration of the Experience of Pleasure in the Body
Bringing mindfulness to your sexual experience can begin to offer a more nuanced understanding of your own experience in your body. It’s often true that unless something is wrong, we don’t spend much time noticing what’s right. And when it comes to sex, our feelings and experiences can be complicated by trauma or fear, which […]
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Trauma Outside the Box
These days we hear more and more about services and programs that call themselves “trauma-informed”. I often find myself curious about what that actually means. When we use the word trauma, we are calling to mind the worst of what we as human beings suffer and do to one another. The consequences of trauma occupy […]
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Embodied Practices: A Day of Collaborative Reflection
Thank you! This was a resourcing, positive experience in a supportive and nurturing format. I am leaving with more energy and inspiration to make work the best for myself and clients. — Embodied Practices workshop participant […]
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Why Would I Choose a Trauma-Informed Therapist?
A trauma-informed approach can restore balance and flexibility, not only to reduce symptoms, but so that we can have richer lives in the present moment.
