Self-Criticism: A Response to Unmet Attachment Needs

By |2024-06-26T23:13:26+00:00June 26th, 2024|CPTSD|

Self-Criticism: A Response to Unmet Attachment Needs Self-criticism is a common and often debilitating response rooted in early trauma during early developmental stages, particularly those involving unmet attachment needs. Attachment theory,  emphasizes the importance of secure attachment between a child and their primary caregiver for healthy emotional and psychological development. When these attachment needs are not adequately met, it can lead to a host of difficulties, including a pervasive pattern of self-criticism. We will explore [...]

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Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy In St. Louis

By |2024-06-21T21:36:52+00:00June 21st, 2024|Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy|

Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy  Is Ketamine A Psychedelic? The classification of ketamine as a psychedelic has sparked debate among scientists and medical professionals. Ketamine in certain doses can causes altered states of consciousness, but it operates differently from traditional psychedelics in terms of how it affects the brain and the nature of its effects. Traditional psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT primarily influence serotonin receptors to create their distinctive effects. In contrast, ketamine impacts the brain's [...]

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Understanding Functional Freeze in Trauma

By |2024-07-17T21:53:19+00:00June 20th, 2024|CPTSD|

Understanding Functional Freeze Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a condition that arises from prolonged exposure to traumatic events, often of a repetitive and interpersonal nature . One of the core responses to such trauma is the state of functional freeze. What is Functional Freeze? Functional freeze is a survival response where an individual appears outwardly functional but is internally stuck, numb, and unable to engage fully with their emotions or life. This response is part [...]

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EMDR Consultations In St. Louis

By |2024-06-12T13:29:02+00:00June 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|

EMDR Consultations In St. Louis EMDRIA APPROVED EMDR CONSULTATION My Approach to EMDR Consultation: I offer EMDR certification consultations to individuals who work with complex trauma and need a comprehensive and integrative approach. You are an amazing trauma therapist, and you learned EMDR to increase the quality of services you could provide. You want more than anything to help your clients heal from the inside out, but you may be noticing that trauma resolution utilizing [...]

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What is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy?

By |2024-06-11T23:39:57+00:00June 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|

What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Specific Benefits for Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy involves the administration of ketamine under the supervision of a trained clinician, followed by therapeutic sessions designed to integrate the experiences and insights gained during the ketamine state. This combination leverages the pharmacological effects of ketamine to enhance the therapeutic process, providing quicker and more profound relief from symptoms. How Does Ketamine Work? Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic, meaning it can [...]

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Internal Family Systems Therapy

By |2024-06-11T20:00:05+00:00June 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|

An In-Depth Look at Internal Family Systems Therapy Internal Family Systems Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a transformative, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It posits that the mind is made up of multiple sub-personalities or "parts," each with its own distinct roles and characteristics. Explore the fundamental principles, therapeutic process, applications, and benefits of IFS Therapy, to shed light on how this innovative model helps individuals [...]

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Somatic Experiencing Therapy

By |2024-06-15T01:59:21+00:00June 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Understanding Somatic Experiencing Therapy Somatic Experiencing Therapy Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SET) is a form of therapy aimed at treating trauma and stress-related disorders through body-centered techniques. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SET focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal itself from traumatic experiences. Explore the principles, applications, and benefits of Somatic Experiencing Therapy, its effectiveness, and how it differs from traditional psychotherapy. The Foundation of Somatic Experiencing Therapy Origins and Development Somatic Experiencing Therapy [...]

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Trauma Therapy

By |2024-06-11T01:15:25+00:00June 11th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Trauma TherapyWhat is Trauma Therapy?Trauma therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals recover from the emotional and psychological effects of trauma. This can include events such as childhood abuse and neglect, discrimination, relational and emotional abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or other significant life stressors. Trauma therapists are trained to use specific techniques and approaches to help clients process and integrate their traumatic experiences.The Importance of Finding the Right Trauma TherapistFinding a skilled [...]

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

By |2024-08-14T23:07:36+00:00June 11th, 2024|Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy|

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an emerging therapeutic approach that harnesses the dissociative properties of ketamine to facilitate psychological healing and growth. Initially developed as an anesthetic, ketamine has found a new purpose in mental health treatment, offering hope for those who struggle with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) integrates the pharmacological effects of ketamine with traditional psychotherapy techniques. During a KAP session, [...]

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EMDR Therapy

By |2024-06-10T23:14:57+00:00June 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|

EMDR Therapy Negative life experiences can interfere with the brain’s natural processing capabilities. Depending on the nature of this experience, the developmental stage of the person impacted at the time of trauma, and the support available at the time, some experiences are not as easily recoverable as others, which creates psychological distress symptoms. However, due to the neuroplasticity (a.k.a malleable nature) of the brain, if these events can finally be fully processed, healing can begin [...]

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