My approach to working with clients with trauma disorders and PTSD happens in three stages, or phases of healing. In a nutshell, the objective of the first phase is to calm down a very overactive nervous system and increase emotional, mental, and physical self-awareness and self-regulation. In phase ... READ the POST
Grounding Toolbox to Stop Intrusive Thought Spiral
Using Mind-Body Practices to Cultivate Competence and Reach Your Goals
Results of many research studies have demonstrated that people tend to be and feel significantly more autonomous when their behaviors and actions are consistent with their goals and values (Latham, 2012). In other words, pursuing goals autonomously and for intrinsically motivated reasons increases ... READ the POST
The True Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
As a clinician, I often evaluate children with a variety of emotional and behavioral problems, typically assessing for a behavior disorder, attention disorder and/or a mood disorder. As a part of my interview with the parent as well as with the child, I always asked about the history of the child’s ... READ the POST
The Journey Trauma Recovery Group
The Journey is an 8-week-long online trauma healing and recovery group for women with a history of traumatic or other adverse life experiences that are holding them back from achieving success in family, professional, social, and emotional aspects of their lives. It consists of a unique combination ... READ the POST
Sleep Disturbances in Children with PTSD
If your child has experienced trauma and/or has been diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), then you as a parent or a caregiver have most likely dealt with some of their sleep disturbances. Children with a history of trauma may be sleeping too little, or too much, suffer from insomnia, ... READ the POST
Using Essential Oils to Enhance Emotion Regulation
Anxiety and a chronic exposure to stress are often associated with fear and worry caused by anticipation of future threat. Frequent bouts of anxiety, panic attacks and nervousness can significantly disrupt the quality of life and cause major impairment across all life domains. Research shows that ... READ the POST
