A colleague recently recommended this book to me, and it’s just too good not to share with you! Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, by Pete Walker. This book is aimed at clients trying to recover from painful childhoods, and is so complete and illuminating, I think you may really like it. Some clients find […]
Okay, so now I’m trained. What are those nifty little machines I’ve seen used? In my experience, the Basic Neurotek Tac/Audioscan is all you need. It has alternating audio tones as well as alternating vibrating pulsars. The speed of both can be changed, the volume of the tones can be changed, and the strength of […]
The way we learn a trauma-informed paradigm… Cultivate SELF-COMPASSION and BEGINNER’S MIND. We therapists TALK about EVERYTHING. It is how we stay effective with our clients and how we stay balanced and full of compassion. My individual and group consultation is supportive, full of heart, and can also be fun. I cultivate an atmosphere of […]
This is an important thing to know about if you are a parent, grand parent, or treat children! New research about the occurrence of OCD symptoms following a strep infiection, AND their possible treatment with doses of antibiotics. https://www.parents.com/kids/health/other-health-issues/pandas-a-scary-and-controversial-disorder/
The Center for Creative Growth is a wonderful gem in the East Bay therapy community. The jewel in their crown is what they call the 20 Week Intensive, a truly fantastic resource for people who struggle with Codependence and the SHAME that is at the core of it. I did it–and it changed my life. […]
Dear colleagues, I think you might really like to know about this gem of a book for your clients or even for yourself. I can’t say enough about what I learned from this book. I am buying five copies to lend and to give to my friends, colleagues and clients. If you have twentysomething daughters, […]
