Beth M. Broom, Executive Director of CTHN At CTHN we spend a lot of time talking about how to care for someone who has experienced trauma and is now on the journey to healing. But what about someone who has recently experienced something potentially … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II Trauma has become such a commonplace word in our language. In some ways, this is a gift. For so long, survivors of trauma were often misunderstood. Their pain was minimized, and they were left feeling as if they were … Read More
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II As I supervise new counselors, I am often asked what they need to learn early in the counseling process in order to set goals that fit the needs of the counselee. Whether you are a formal counselor or a … Read More
Melissa Affolter | http://www.melissaaffolter.com Story-based work in counseling has become increasingly accepted and recommended for those experiencing the impact of trauma. Many therapeutic professionals agree that a significant part of the healing process for trauma is the practice of telling one’s story. Stories allow … Read More
When someone has experienced trauma, they are very often left with residual and long-lasting effects. One of these effects is what we commonly call ‘triggers.’ A trigger is essentially an instinctual response based on external stimuli that associate with the trauma a person has … Read More
By Beth Broom, LPC-S It’s a tough question, because we love to use hyperbole in order to bring emphasis to something. For example, a student may say it was traumatizing to come into class and suddenly be expected to take a pop quiz. A … Read More
