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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Conceptualizing Trauma is a virtual discussion with Clinical Director, 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 with …
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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 …
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 …
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PROCESS TRAUMA? :: An Interview with Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW Between moments of supporting staff, clients, students, research and national/international policy, Dr. Kristen Zaleski made time to sit in on our recent interview. Read what Dr. Zaleski had to share with those stuggling to begin a journey of trauma …
What is grief? What should we do about it? Orange County therapist, Dr. Dawn Joosten-Hagye, PhD, LCSW, MSW, GC-C gives her insight on this natural response to loss. Click in and listen to Dr. Joosten-Hagye’s recent interview on how the global pandemic’s collective grief will be experienced differently worldwide. DR. JOOSTEN-HAGYE IMMERSION TREATMENT SUPPORTIVE LIVING …
Dr. Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, presents Understanding and Treating Technology Facilitated Sexual Violence: revenge porn, cyberstalking, and other forms of tech-enabled abuse. A Zoom presentation hosted by The Mental Health Collective and OC Shrinks on February 3rd, 2022. ABOUT DR. ZALESKI: Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW is the Clinical Director of The Mental Health Collective, Founding Director of the …
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