Triggered in Therapy? 4 Resources To Cope & Be Effective Are you a social worker or other mental health professional who occasionally experiences some reactions or countertransference when working with a particular client? Would you like to have some tools to help you avoid getting triggered while in session? Lisa Schwarz, M.Ed. and Ron Schwenkler […]
The Neurobiology of Trauma: Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care [3 of 3]
How does trauma impact the brain and body, and what can you do to counteract its effects? Understanding the neurobiology of trauma is essential for effective treatment. Trauma can change your brain structure and alter your cells—when your body cannot process trauma, it gets expressed physically. This post explores the neurobiology of trauma, covering the four brain areas affected (brain stem, hippocampus, amygdala, frontal cortex), two stress response systems (hyperarousal and dissociation), and emotional dysregulation. Discover the neurobiology of trauma behind “neurons that fire together, wire together” and learn practical techniques to help clients repair their brains: strengthening family connections, building emotional regulation through breathwork and mindfulness, and understanding how naming emotions disrupts emotional responses in the brain. Part 3 of trauma-informed care series. See Part 1 for core principles and Part 2 for effective trauma treatments.
The DSM-5 and Problem Gambling
How to Use DSM-5 to Diagnose Individuals with Problem Gambling Do you work with individuals who have a gambling or other type of addiction? Would you like to know how the DSM-5 has impacted addiction definition and treatment? This post will provide you with four excellent webinars (and two presentations) to get you up-to speed […]
Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: Key Learnings [2 of 3]
Looking for effective trauma treatments? This comprehensive guide explores evidence-based approaches including Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), EMDR, yoga, drama therapy, and movement therapy. Learn the complete NET process where clients construct a chronological life narrative using flowers for positive events and stones for trauma. Discover Psychological First Aid principles (safety, efficacy, calmness, connectedness, hope) and a simple grounding exercise you can use immediately. Part 2 of a 3-part series on trauma-informed care from NYU’s conference covers effective trauma treatments proven to help clients heal. See Part 1 for core principles of trauma-informed care and Part 3 for neurobiology.
Confused by DSM-5? Get Up to Speed!
Got DSM-5? Watch These Free Webinars! Are you having trouble wrapping your head around all the changes from DSM IV-TR to DSM V? No worries. This post will provide you with some excellent handouts, presentations and webinar recordings to help you feel on top of this material. After many years of negotiation and controversy, the […]
