Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II As a counselor I spend a lot of time helping my clients understand their own emotional states and how those states interact with their thinking patterns and bodily responses. Sometimes it’s hard for clients to understand these concepts, especially … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-IIExecutive Director of CTHN Many adult survivors of trauma have trouble identifying their strengths and support systems, and they struggle to notice core beliefs and values. Children are no exception. If you work with kids, you’ve probably come up against … Read More
Beth M. Broom, Executive Director of CTHN One of the most common struggles faced by trauma survivors is negative patterns of thinking. Sometimes these patterns become so ingrained that the survivor believes untrue things about himself, which can negatively impact his emotions, behaviors, and … Read More
Beth M. Broom (This post is a prayer I wrote as I was reflecting on what the Lord has taught me throughout my life. I’m sharing it in hopes that it will encourage you and remind you that he is with you in the … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II Many survivors of trauma who attend counseling struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Healing is a long journey, and it can sometimes seem as if that journey is taking us in circles. Counselees have … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II Lately I’ve felt unnerved every time I hear the word “trigger.” It’s not because I don’t want us to use the word – it’s because I think it’s become overused and misused. For those who have experienced traumatization, being … Read More
