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Unlock the Power of Therapeutic Intervention by the Therapeutic Needs Hierarchy As a therapists, remember: building a solid foundation is key to effective treatment. Start from the bottom up, prioritizing your clients' need to feel safe emotionally and physically. From there, guide them through developing relationships, finding comfort, and fostering empathy. Only when these essential elements are in place you can embark on the journey of resilience-building and trauma exploration. By understanding and implementing the Therapeutic Needs Hierarchy, you'll empower your clients to heal and grow, one step at a time. Embrace the hierarchy, and watch your therapeutic interventions transform lives!

Thank you Erin Berenz for shedding light on this important topic! It's time to dispel the long-held misconception that discussing trauma can re-traumatize individuals. Decades of trauma and PTSD research have shown that trauma disclosure, in the context of assessment and trauma-focused psychotherapy provided by trained mental health professionals, can be sensitively and effectively responded to and serve as a positive experience for the survivor. From an educational perspective, awareness regarding the nature, prevalence, impact, and potential impairing sequela of trauma exposure is greatly needed. This can help survivors share their experiences and not reinforce the unhelpful belief that their talking about their trauma should be avoided. Let's all work towards enhancing trauma awareness through education and starting the conversation. Thank you again, Erin, for tackling this myth and empowering trauma survivors. What are your thoughts? #traumaawareness #traumadisclosure #ptsd #ptsdawareness #traumarecovery #ptsdrecovery #evidencebased #evidencebasedpractice #traumaempowered

"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence." - Peter A. Levine. This quote by Peter A. Levine, a prominent figure in the field of trauma therapy, captures the hopeful perspective that while trauma may be an unavoidable aspect of human experience, it doesn't have to define or control one's life indefinitely. Read our latest blog here as we unravel the transformative power of TF-CBT, shining a light on its potential to guide individuals from the depths of despair to the possibility of renewal and resilience. https://lnkd.in/e7CGZp-W

Polyvagal Theory can play a critical role in helping us map, track and re-pattern the nervous systems of clients who have experienced trauma. So how can we approach trauma treatment from a polyvagal perspective? Check it out➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvAzBTAp

At the moment of trauma, we’re rendered powerless. This often leads to an instinctive freeze response (the ‘red zone’). The only option open to the traumatised brain at that point then is rescue from the outside: hoping that either the ‘predator’ leaves us alone, or that someone comes in to rescue us. It makes perfect sense that this happens at the moment of trauma. But it also plays out years later in the therapy setting, and especially in the therapeutic relationship: when we’re triggered into powerlessness and freeze by the therapist themselves. Watch this brief video to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVXWbsGA

Trauma is a popular term these days, but one that can be quite difficult to define. Learn more about Bristlecone Therapy's definition of trauma on our blog and see how it fits for you: https://lnkd.in/ewJggFDf

At the moment of trauma, we’re rendered powerless. This often leads to an instinctive freeze response (the ‘red zone’). The only option open to the traumatised brain at that point then is rescue from the outside: hoping that either the ‘predator’ leaves us alone, or that someone comes in to rescue us. It makes perfect sense that this happens at the moment of trauma. But it also plays out years later in the therapy setting, and especially in the therapeutic relationship: when we’re triggered into powerlessness and freeze by the therapist themselves. Watch this brief video to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVXWbsGA

In Navigating the Levels of Trauma Healing we will look at best-of-class practices from the therapy field, experimental field-building exercises, and process work. We’ll also learn interdisciplinary approaches from leading experts to address some of the biggest collective issues happening in our world today. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dt3Jm8HN #traumawork #traumahealing #traumainformedcare

At the moment of trauma, we’re rendered powerless. This often leads to an instinctive freeze response (the ‘red zone’). The only option open to the traumatised brain at that point then is rescue from the outside: hoping that either the ‘predator’ leaves us alone, or that someone comes in to rescue us. It makes perfect sense that this happens at the moment of trauma. But it also plays out years later in the therapy setting, and especially in the therapeutic relationship: when we’re triggered into powerlessness and freeze by the therapist themselves. Watch this brief video to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eVXWbsGA

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