Compassion Fatigue Treatment & Resiliency – Programs with Legs: The ARP, CFST & CF Resiliency Training J. ERIC GENTRY & ANNA B. BARANOWSKY (2013) Yesterday I spent several hours walking through the fluffy snow with my dog. It was a…
I started to train trauma care professionals (e.g., mental health professionals, emergency responders and other trauma care providers) in 1997 and have learned so much from the dedicated, emphatic, and skilled individuals taking courses through the Traumatology Institute both online…
When Tragedy Strikes – the Emotional Consequences of Trauma “We wouldn’t have picked up such speed if it hadn’t warmed up earlier in the day causing the snow to melt and later ice over. The snowmobile was traveling much quicker…
Research shows that you can increase the habit of self-compassion through practice. You can learn to be self compassionate and don’t be afraid to seek help from a therapist, psychologist, or outpatient provider. Understanding Compassion Did you know the word…
The tragedy of a military service member navigating despair alone seems untenable given available resources and competent psychological trauma therapy. So why are we seeing so many individuals who work in military, policing and other emergency service roles resorting to…
1.Identify the Theme or Negative Core belief – something that has been a negative driving force in life (i.e., I am unlovable.) 2.Rate the Theme or Belief. 3.Explain TM&R and get permission to use. 4.Watch the full/short Thematic Map &…
Neuroplasticity, by definition, is the brain's ability to form new neural connections to heal from an injury or disease. That being said, the brain can change whenever you experience a new event, whether good or bad. Perhaps you are a…
Stressful conditions occur in our everyday lives, either through work, a new environment, relationships or more. The way our body responds to this is through the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is activated…
Do you believe that a large percentage of kids living in a first world country are suffering from the same PTSD symptoms in kids living in war zones? VICE News recent documentary on the Gang Violence in LA reveals…