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VIDEO: Rick Hanson on the Healing Power of Refuge
Focusing on the People, Places, and Activities that Give Us Sanctuary
VIDEO: Peter Levine Shares a Personal Story About Trauma
What Does It Take to Ward Off Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Among the first to fully realize that humans have an innate psychophysiological capacity for overcoming trauma, Peter Levine developed Somatic Experiencing, a simple yet profoundly effective mind-body healing technique. In this clip from his 2014 Symposium address, Levine shares a personal story about a traumatizing event in his own life, and explains the remedy that helped him ward off post-traumatic stress. Read More
VIDEO: In the Valley of the Shadow
A Clinician Shares Her Most Therapeutic Moment
VIDEO: Doing Your Best Work with LGBTQ Clients
The Myth of Sex Addiction, Common Mistakes, and More
Is the sex addiction model doing more harm than good? What's the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity? And what are the most common mistakes therapists make when working with LGBTQ clients, and how can you avoid them? Sex therapist Joe Kort answers these questions and more. Read More
VIDEO: Susan Johnson on Restoring the Spark
Finding Your "Secure Base"
How can therapists help couples stuck in cycles of shame, hurt, and anger get back to a healthy, loving relationship? Couples therapist Susan Johnson uses the example of her clients Frank and Sylvie to explain how, by establishing what she refers to as "secure base," they restored both an emotional and physical spark to their relationship. Read More
VIDEO: The Power of Predictability
The Cornerstone of a Strong Therapeutic Alliance
Providing familiarity and predictability is one of our greatest tools in therapy, and can provide much-needed comfort to clients who aren't used to it. According to Martha Straus, an expert in working with kids and teens, young people need this familiarity the most, especially when they've survived trauma. Here, she explains how to model it in your work. Read More