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SUPPORTIVE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NEURODIVERSITY

Neuro Informed Therapy, Neurodiversity / The Collective

Neurodiversity is a concept recognizing a natural variation in the way the human brain functions. Functional differences may include: Learning styles Cognitive abilities Emotional containment Communication methods Due to the significant impacts of learning, cognitive development, social communication and interactions, it is imperative to understand and recognize neurodiversity. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NEURODIVERSITY A foundational treatment tool […]

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TREATING TRAUMA AT THE COLLECTIVE :: MANY PATHS TO HEALING

PTSD, Trauma / The Collective

Treating trauma is one of the pillars of The Mental Health Collective. Our research-informed program is designed for intimate group support, individual therapy for narrative exposures, and includes technology-driven trauma practices. At The Collective, we understand that trauma is experienced in multiple ways and can result from different traumatic events. Physical or emotional abuse, natural

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TRAUMA BEHIND AI DEEPFAKES WITH DR. ZALESKI + WASHINGTON POST

Sexual Assault Treatment, Trauma / The Collective

Dr. Kristen Zaleski discussed with reporter Tatum Hunter from The Washington Post the harmful truth behind AI deepfakes and the trauma individuals are facing. To read Hunter’s full article Al porn is easy to make now. For women, that’s anightmare, click the button below. ARTICLE BIO: DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PHD, LCSW Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW

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4 BREATHING TECHNIQUES TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Nazneen Nizami, Meditation, Mindfulness / The Collective

Breathing techniques focus on activating the parasympathetic nervous system to signal to the brain that the body is safe. Deep breathing incorporates a slow and steady inhalation to exhalation ratio, which automatically regulates our body’s natural anxiety and hyperarousal response systems. Here are 4 breathing techniques proven to be effective in the management of mental

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CPT FOR TRAUMA TREATMENT

Grief Therapy, Trauma / The Collective

We can conceptualize post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a tug-of-war between intrusions and avoidance. Intrusions are things like nightmares, flashbacks and thoughts that arise in relation to past trauma(s). AVOIDING TRAUMA There is also a component of avoidance. This can be avoidance of talking about trauma, thinking about it or simply avoiding anything that

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WAVES OF RECOVERY ON THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

Addiction, Mental Health / The Collective

The Collective is so proud our very own Sound and Meditation Teacher, Sophie Pyne, MSW, LCSW who was recently featured on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show for her surf therapy work through Waves of Recovery. SURF THERAPY Waves of Recovery is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that helps people get sober and overcome mental health struggles

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SECONDARY STRESS + VICARIOUS TRAUMA

Stress, Trauma / The Collective

SECONDARY STRESS + VICARIOUS TRAUMA Dr. Kristen Zaleski talks about the mental health issues an individual may struggle with after experiencing Secondary Stress or Vicarious Trauma. Click into the interview to hear Dr. Zaleski address why teaching self-care strategies is important for preventing long-term stress responses. INTERVIEW WITH DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PhD, LCSW THE NERVOUS

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Therapeutic Narrative Writing and Exploration

THERAPEUTIC NARRATIVE WRITING + EXPLORATION

Dr. Nazneen Nizami, Narrative Writing / The Collective

Dr. Nazneen Nizami reflects on leading the narrative writing and exploration group at The Mental Health Collective. Dr. Nizami believes that creativity can oftentimes unlock the change individuals struggling with mental illness are hoping for. Clinical Team Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355

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THROUGH SURVIVAL, WE ARE ALL RESILIENT INDIVIDUALS

Grief Therapy, Iris G-Thrash, LCSW, Trauma / The Collective

How do we heal and move forward after loss, tragedy, and trauma? Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Iris G-Thrash, believes through survival we are all resilient individuals. Iris discusses the need to tap into protective factors in order to engage with our resilience even in the most trying times. https://youtu.be/czUCLc7YTCg THROUGH SURVIVAL, WE ARE ALL RESILIENT

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CONTINUING BONDS THROUGH GRIEF THERAPY

Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, Grief Therapy, Trauma / The Collective

Grief therapist, Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, PhD, LCSW, MSW, GC-C, explains the need for “continuing bonds” after the loss of a loved one. In moments of death, Dr. Joosten-Hagye states, “That relationship doesn’t end, it continues in a modified form”. Click into her recent interview below to learn more. https://youtu.be/D8Bur7L_M6E BIO: Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, PhD, LCSW,

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