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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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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Understanding the trauma of sexual assault is essential in finding the proper treatment intervention for healing. Dr. Kristen Zaleski’s presentation at IECA 2022 in San Diego will discuss current research on single incident vs chronic sexual violence as well as sub-types of violence such as rapes that are drug-facilitated and technology-facilitated. Dr. Zaleski will overlay
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Conceptualizing Trauma is a virtual discussion with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, and Clinical Therapist, Dr. Hector De Los Santos, PhD, addressing how trauma therapies are chosen for clients at The Collective. Click in below to grasp the differences and benefits between Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals struggling
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Choosing Therapy Quotes Dr. Nazneen Nizami, Staff Psychologist at The Mental Health Collective Original Article Written By: Stephanie Capecchi, LCSW Original Article Reviewed By: Trishanna Sookdeo, MD, MPH, FAAFP In the article 25 SIGNS YOU’RE AN ABUSER, published by Choosing Therapy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Capecchi opens with, “Emotional abuse is any behavior that
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A podcast with Diana Clark & Arden O’Connor of O’Connor Professional Group The Collective’s Clinical Director and Psychotherapist, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, recently connected with Beyond THE BALANCE SHEET podcast to speak about surviving trauma and the impact trauma has on its victims. She breaks down the different levels of trauma and explains that trauma consists
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PROCESS TRAUMA? :: An Interview with Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW As Chief Clinical Officer at The Mental Health Collective, Dr. Kristen Zaleski often connects with those struggling to begin a journey of trauma treatment. To gain insight, read Dr. Zaleski’s interview below. INTERVIEW WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PROCESS
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Sarah Douglas, originally from Ontario, Canada, earned her, bachelors degree in psychology from Trent University. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Sarah has worked in a number of different clinical settings working with individuals, couples, and families. She has
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Sarah Douglas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how family members can support loved ones who are struggling with trauma. Click in and listen for her clinical perspective on how to speak with a family member who needs a higher level of care to support their mental health and wellbeing. Sarah Douglas Programs Functional Recovery
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