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Exploring Collective Trauma Programs A Comprehensive Approach

Exploring Collective Trauma Programs: A Comprehensive Approach

Exploring Collective Trauma Programs: A Comprehensive Approach WRITTEN BY: SARAH DOUGLAS, LMFT In recent years, our understanding of trauma has evolved significantly, especially when examining its impact on both individuals and communities. Addressing collective trauma requires a specialized approach that goes beyond individual therapy sessions. Trauma happens in relationships and is also healed in relationships, […]

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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma + Horses

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma + Horses

ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA + HORSES WRITTEN BY: APRIL DONA, LMFT Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) involves working with a licensed therapist who partners with a horse during a therapy session to improve mental health. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all be addressed during an EAP session in a unique and powerful way to achieve therapeutic goals.   

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Restorying Trauma in Therapy

Restorying Trauma in Therapy

The Mental Health Collective presents: Restorying Trauma in Therapy Featuring Assistant Clinical Director, Dr. Nazneen Nizami, PsyD, LMFT + Sarah Verrelli OBJECTIVES: Understanding the Principles and Techniques of Narrative Therapy Developing Skills in Applying Narrative Approaches to Trauma Helping clients re-authoring trauma narratives and reclaim power in life https://youtu.be/IHnWfLSVwZQ ABOUT DR. NAZNEEN NIZAMI: UNIVERSITY +

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Discovering Wellness Identity: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness

Discovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness

Written By: Julian Marc Opena, MFT Discovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness Living with mental illness can be a daunting journey, often overshadowing one’s sense of self and purpose. However, as individuals progress through treatment and recovery, rediscovering a wellness identity becomes a pivotal step towards reclaiming a fulfilling life. In the

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Holding Space for Exploration

Holding Space for Exploration

https://youtu.be/BtTiULMp-sc HOLDING SPACE FOR EXPLORATION :: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. TONY MEINERS, PSYD What’s the best way to support a loved one who’s starting to identify LGBTQ+ within unsupportive environments? It’s never underestimate the power of just holding space for an individual, especially for a queer population where there really is a lack of safety

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Neurobiology of Trauma

Neurobiology of Trauma

Published by Smith College Studies of Social Work, Kristen L. Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, Daniel K. Johnson, MSW, and Jessica T Klein, LCSW contribute:  Grounding Judith Herman’s Trauma Theory within Interpersonal Neuroscience and Evidence-Based Practice Modalities for Trauma Treatment READ NOW FAQ Clinical Team What We Treat Treating Trauma Functional Recovery Clinical Interviews Events Linktree DO

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Ready, Healthy & Able

Dr. Zaleski Featured by Ready, Healthy, & Able

Writer Vidya Rao of Ready, Healthy, & Able recently consulted with The Mental Health Collective’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, when writing the article ‘Why Military Sexual Trauma Is So Devastating :: The Physical and mental toll of sexual trauma can lead to long-term health problems for service members‘. READ ARTICLE Trauma

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