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Why the prep phase matters more than therapists are often taught, and how to know when a client is ready to move forward.
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Stabilization is the phase of trauma therapy that builds a clie...
The clinical mechanics that separate effective trauma intensives from extended sessions that do not integrate.
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A trauma intensive works when several clinical elements are in place: care...
Protocols give you a map. They do not give you the presence, regulation, and judgment that trauma work actually asks for.
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Trauma protocols like EMDR, Brainspotting, and others provide e...
A clinician's guide to two trauma modalities, what actually separates them, and how to choose in the room.
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EMDR and Brainspotting are both evidence-supported trauma therapies that use t...
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Dissociation in session is a nervous system response, not a failure of the therapy. When a client dissociates, the priority is helping their system return to the present and to a felt se...
A practical guide for trauma clinicians considering moving beyond the weekly hour model.
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A trauma therapy intensive is an extended-format session, typically three to six hours in a day ...