Termination in Trauma Treatment
Have you ever had a situation where you wondered if you should terminate a client, or maybe you wonder in general about termination in trauma treatment? Termination can be a tricky situation and can create a lot to think through. Let me interject right here and say termination is not always a bad thing. You […]
Ep. 24: Eating Disorders and Trauma Treatment with Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N
In this week’s episode, Nina and Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N discuss We invite you to Until next time!
Assessing Trauma Clients’ Progress
Most of our clients come to us because they desire change. They have goals in mind that they want to accomplish. Their goals can be a strong motivator for change. I have found it helpful to have conversations with clients throughout the treatment process to highlight their progress, make necessary changes to their goals, and […]
Ep. 23: Don’t Sleep On Treatment Planning in Trauma Treatment
“I will say, I didn’t respect the power of the treatment plan until later on in my career.” – Nina Keeler In this week’s episode, Nina We invite you to Until next time!
Boundary Work Is Essential to Safety In Trauma Treatment
Helping clients heal from boundary ruptures or violations are unavoidable when it comes to working with trauma survivors. In many cases, boundary ruptures or violations are the essence of the trauma. Helping clients have a sense of safety in their own skin, within the relationship with you, and outside of the treatment experience is essential […]
Ep. 22: We Are Back…Here’s What Happen!
“Happy Holiday to you and your loved ones.” – Nina Keeler In this week’s episode, we We invite you to Until next time!
Using Invitational Language to Create Safety In Trauma Treatment
When it comes to raising kids, you may have heard the saying “more is caught than taught.” I would invite you to consider that same saying to be true when working with trauma clients. Due to the hard things they have experienced, their systems are hyper-sensitive to anything that feels potentially unsafe. How their system […]
Using Pacing to Help Create Safety in Trauma Treatment
Pacing in trauma treatment is the ability to move a client through their process at a speed that supports healing. Pacing looks different for each client. Knowing how to read a client’s cues, checking in with a client, and noticing what resonates with you is important when focusing on pacing. Because pacing requires a constant […]
Creating Safety Through Preferences
When referring to preferences in trauma treatment, they are things that can help the client feel safe, calm, or more settled in their time with you. Helping clients feel safe is foundational in the trauma treatment process. Some clients will come with some experiences of safety, and others will be introduced to safety for the […]
Ep. 21: Attachment Theory in Trauma Treatment
“While there are many modalities you can use, I have found using patterns within the treatment relationship as one of my most powerful interventions to help clients address attachment challenges.” – Nina Keeler In this week’s episode, we We invite you to Until next time!
