At a time when the prevalence of trauma is especially high, particularly among women, we’ll explore the benefits of mindfulness as part of a... Read more

When working with traumatic stress, you must introduce a “shift” in both body and mind to support repair and healing. Applying a continuum of... Read more

Leaving Vietnam at age two with my parents, as Vietnamese Boat People, has left a legacy on myself and my family that has taken my entire lifetime to make... Read more

Even though Women of Color are members of the global majority, race-based traumatic stress, a unique form of emotional trauma that many experience, tends to be... Read more

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When a little girl looks at her mother, she also sees herself. When she perceives her mother’s pain or difficulties with her little child’s... Read more

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This session will describe the many faces of gender-based violence, with a particular focus on intersectionality. The wide-ranging effects of such type of... Read more

Watch Dr. Eboni Webb and learn her keys for successful work with women of diverse backgrounds diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder impacted by early... Read more

Based upon twenty-five years as a psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, and certified yoga teacher, Dr. Arielle Schwartz provides inside into why therapeutic... Read more

The central role of shame in women who have been sexually abused will be explored, including the experience of body shame. We will examine the dynamics of... Read more

The socialization of girls and women leaves a profound imprint on our bodies and minds.  The legacy of gender socialization strongly influences what we... Read more

Borderline Personality Disorder is a diagnosis that is given 50-100% more frequently to female than to male clients, not surprising given the numerous studies... Read more

Women are impacted by trauma throughout their lives: from abuse in childhood, sexual assault in adulthood, and systemic misogyny and sexism that impedes... Read more

Some Days I Breathe On Purpose follows Maysie as she learns to become more calm, steady, and self-aware by breathing on purpose. In this delightful rhyming... Read more

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With the explosion of global anxiety provoking situations—from COVID-19 to racial injustice to political unrest... the list goes on and... Read more

With the explosion of global anxiety provoking situations—from COVID-19 to racial injustice to political unrest... the list goes on and... Read more

Sometimes the road to connection involves a painful separation. Read more

What would therapy look like if the focus was on liberating a client from their setbacks, rather than simply diluting their symptoms? Read more

Therapists need to consider not only what diagnosis to give, but also the pain or hardship that can result from sharing it with a client. Read more

Integrating art therapy tools into your practice doesn’t have to be complicated, nor does it require artistic skill from you or your client. Read more

Are rage rooms a passing fad? Or a symptom of a larger issue? Read more

Three clinicians share their experiences of the power of supervision. Read more

There’s magic in therapy—all types—the most astonishing of which only happens when you stop trying to put on a flawless show. Read more

When becoming a therapist feels like part of our genetic makeup. Read more

Training must go beyond the intellectual exercise of grasping the concept of racism. The real work is getting out of our chairs and going into our communities... Read more

Thinking about behavior only in terms of reinforcement and consequence is outdated. It’s not mind over matter. It’s both. Are new therapists getting that... Read more

Over 40 years, a long-term client gives renowned trauma therapist Janina Fisher an opportunity to recover from clinical mistakes and apply new frameworks and... Read more

Training to become technicians in particular areas isn’t what best serves our clients. Read more