Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

We face each other and enter into a verbal dance I like to refer to as the “Acronym Tango,” (IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, cha-cha-cha). As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Sometimes clients politely decline the invitation.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

I suggested we talk a bit about the issue that prompted his search for a therapist and maybe we could explore if I might be helpful. He had never been in therapy and wanted to establish trust by vetting therapists who had credentials and used language with which he was familiar. Then, we talked. Makes sense with one caveat.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

PTSD Is Only for Military Veterans or First Responders. Moving away from the idea that PTSD only affects military veterans or first responders is one of the best ways to destigmatize the condition and ensure people can reach out when they need help. Engaging in combat or seeing a person get injured or pass away can develop PTSD.

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