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 …
As part of Thrive Global’s series about “How To Give Honest Feedback without Being Hurtful”, writer Penny Bauder interviewed our very own Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Dr. Anna McCarthy, PhD. THRIVE GLOBAL ARTICLE Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental illness, and it is common to feel alone. Such isolation could be due to the symptoms of mental illness itself, and also the harsh stigma that is associated with mental health issues. A mental health support network can help diminish the isolation that struggling individuals may …
The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs welcomed The Collective’s Co-Founder + Clinical Director, Dr. Anna McCarthy, to present Identifying and Treating Unique Mental Health Challenges of Young Adults in the Era of Social Media for the Fall NATSAP 2020 virtual conference. Click the image below to hear Dr. McCarthy’s clinically focused presentation.
Be Well Orange County invited The Collective’s Dr. Anna McCarthy to share her clinical perspective on how to prioritize mental and physical health through the current pandemic. Dr. McCarthy THE COLLECTIVE CONTACT
