I Believe Survivors
This is one of the more notable core values that I hold as a survivor and someone who works with other survivors. It is one of the first podcast episodes I published back in 2021 that I still believe to be an important topic of discussion. This is why I believe all survivors.
DBT Trauma Therapy
DBT Trauma Therapy (aka Trauma Focused DBT) and how we apply DBT to trauma and trauma recovery
There are two main topics that I want to touch on in this conversation:
1. What is a skillful approach to trauma recovery using DBT skills?
2. What is DBT prolonged exposure (DBT PE)? How is it applied? How is it functional?
Skills for Trauma Survivors: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Today we are diving into Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT! Skills for trauma survivors can help calm distress right now. DBT is a very helpful therapy for trauma survivors. Read more to learn about the history of DBT, how DBT works for trauma survivors, and how to find a DBT therapist.
3 Stages of Trauma Recovery (part two)
Three stages of trauma recovery are what we generally see in any recovery process from an observational standpoint. Whether intentional or unintentional, we find that these stages are consistent and best facilitate a process of moving from victim to survivor or from surviving to THRIVING!
The three stages of trauma recovery include:
Establishing safety
Remembrance and mourning
Integration and reconnection
The Will to Survive with Georgia Durante
Georgia Durante. This incredible individual is a former stunt woman and model, business owner, mother, survivor, and so much more. Georgia has such a compelling story that needs to be heard. I sat with her as she talked about her account, explained some of the things she learned throughout her journey, and shared her perspective on how she survived multiple traumas.
3 Stages of Trauma Recovery
3 Stages of Trauma Recovery. Let’s dissect the 3 stages of trauma recovery, what trauma recovery may look like, and specific theories around these stages. Ultimately, when talking about recovery stages or theories, we have this idea of moving from one stage to another consecutively. These 3 stages of trauma recovery don’t operate entirely linearly.
EMDR Trauma Treatment
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is an evidence-based trauma treatment. EMDR uses a specific approach to help guide someone safely through processing a traumatic experience. It helps their mind finally catch up to the present moment and feel a sense of relief that the trauma is no longer a present threat.
Sexual Trauma Recovery: Resilience for Survivors
If you are ready to explore sexual trauma recovery and building resilience as a trauma survivor, you need to know your options for trauma healing. This post covers what trauma recovery looks like, who are trauma survivors, and skills to cope with trauma recovery.
