Author: jeffreyhowlett@rcn.com

There are Traumas with a big “T” and then there are traumas with a little “t”.  All traumas reinforce negative core beliefs such as I’m powerless, I’m worthless, I’m irresponsible, or I’m unsafe.  They leave us with, among others, feelings of shame, guilt, sadness, and anger. The DSM-5 defines PTSD or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as… Continue reading Effects of Trauma

Several years ago, I attended a Ted-talk at a conference in Atlanta.  The talk was only about 15-20 minutes long, but it had a profound effect on me.  During the talk, the presenter discussed a way to deal with practitioner burn-out through self-compassion. First, she asked us to think of a client whom we work with… Continue reading Self-Compassion

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