Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Promoting Compassion Satisfaction- Presentation at the American Psychological Association, 2011 ; A skill building workshop facilitated with Dr Ilene Serlin
Somatic Experiencing - Savera Noriega (TouchStudio) op CoachCafé GentYourCoach BVBA
Op donderdagavond 24 november ontvingen we Savera Noriega van TouchStudio, die ons op geheel eigen wijze duidelijk maakte wat Somatic Experiencing is. Ze maakte er een leuk en tegelijk diepgaande ervaring van, waar achteraf nog veel over viel te bespreken. Hier is de presentatie over Somatic Experiencing
ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF SOMATIC EXPERIENCING FOR REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF ANXIE...Michael Changaris
This study was assesses the impact of Somatic Experiencing on symptoms of depression and anxiety in homeless adults. It is a non-blinded match control group study.
Psychodrama therapy allows clients in addiction recovery to reenact traumatic past experiences with the support of a therapist and group. By controlling the process, clients can gain a new perspective and release painful emotions. The therapist ensures clients feel supported as they express themselves freely. Reliving trauma through psychodrama helps release pain locked inside and prevents those experiences from continuing to shame or scare clients. Sharing stories with others encourages healing and prevents clients from feeling alone with their pain. While challenging, psychodrama helps clients find courage to begin healing past traumas.
The document summarizes trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in immigrant and refugee populations. It discusses how trauma occurs from events that overwhelm one's ability to cope, potentially leading to PTSD. PTSD involves re-experiencing trauma through intrusive thoughts and flashbacks, avoidance of trauma reminders, and hyperarousal. Risk factors include previous trauma, especially in childhood, and characteristics of the traumatic event like being human-caused or repeated. Treatment involves addressing both symptoms and underlying causes, and should be culturally-informed and address a person's social and historical context. The overall goals of healing from trauma and PTSD are to facilitate grieving, acceptance of the past and present, and finding
The document discusses anxiety disorders and existential therapy. It provides statistics on anxiety disorders, such as they affect 40 million US adults and cost over $42 billion per year in the US. It discusses theories of anxiety from Jeffrey Gray and Sartre's theory of emotions. Independent processing of emotions in the amygdala and other brain regions is summarized. Existential approaches view emotions as potentially valid ways of engaging with the world that should be listened to respectfully rather than necessarily overcome.
Somatic Experiencing - Savera Noriega (TouchStudio) op CoachCafé GentYourCoach BVBA
Op donderdagavond 24 november ontvingen we Savera Noriega van TouchStudio, die ons op geheel eigen wijze duidelijk maakte wat Somatic Experiencing is. Ze maakte er een leuk en tegelijk diepgaande ervaring van, waar achteraf nog veel over viel te bespreken. Hier is de presentatie over Somatic Experiencing
ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF SOMATIC EXPERIENCING FOR REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF ANXIE...Michael Changaris
This study was assesses the impact of Somatic Experiencing on symptoms of depression and anxiety in homeless adults. It is a non-blinded match control group study.
Psychodrama therapy allows clients in addiction recovery to reenact traumatic past experiences with the support of a therapist and group. By controlling the process, clients can gain a new perspective and release painful emotions. The therapist ensures clients feel supported as they express themselves freely. Reliving trauma through psychodrama helps release pain locked inside and prevents those experiences from continuing to shame or scare clients. Sharing stories with others encourages healing and prevents clients from feeling alone with their pain. While challenging, psychodrama helps clients find courage to begin healing past traumas.
The document summarizes trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in immigrant and refugee populations. It discusses how trauma occurs from events that overwhelm one's ability to cope, potentially leading to PTSD. PTSD involves re-experiencing trauma through intrusive thoughts and flashbacks, avoidance of trauma reminders, and hyperarousal. Risk factors include previous trauma, especially in childhood, and characteristics of the traumatic event like being human-caused or repeated. Treatment involves addressing both symptoms and underlying causes, and should be culturally-informed and address a person's social and historical context. The overall goals of healing from trauma and PTSD are to facilitate grieving, acceptance of the past and present, and finding
The document discusses anxiety disorders and existential therapy. It provides statistics on anxiety disorders, such as they affect 40 million US adults and cost over $42 billion per year in the US. It discusses theories of anxiety from Jeffrey Gray and Sartre's theory of emotions. Independent processing of emotions in the amygdala and other brain regions is summarized. Existential approaches view emotions as potentially valid ways of engaging with the world that should be listened to respectfully rather than necessarily overcome.
Childhood, toxic shame, toxic guilt and self-compassionJan Benda
Background and objectives: Feelings of toxic shame and guilt are common symptoms of many mental disorders. Both these feelings arise from self-referential processing and it is supposed that they 1) result from maladaptive emotional schemas developed during childhood in interaction with parents and 2) are connected with lack of self-compassion. The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between these variables in two nonclinical samples.
Methods: Two questionnaire surveys were conducted to investigate connections between 1) parental emotional warmth in childhood or attachment in adulthood, 2) shame-proneness or omnipotence guilt and 3) self-compassion.
Results: In sample 1 (N1 = 302) weak to mild correlations were found between parental emotional warmth, omnipotence guilt and self-compassion. In sample 2 (N2 = 263) weak to moderate correlations were found between avoidance or anxiety, shame-proneness and self-compassion.
Discussion: We hypothesize, on the one hand, that deprivation of basic needs in childhood as well as the child's efforts to fill the holes in the roles, leads to lack of self-compassion and toxic shame and toxic guilt-proneness in adulthood. And these transdiagnostic factors seem to cause many symptoms of mental disorders. The corrective experience with the image of “ideal parents”, on the other hand, probably induces memory reconsolidation, changes the relevant emotional schemas, encourages the development of self-compassion and, as a consequence, many symptoms disappear.
Conclusions: Two independent surveys confirmed links between 1) parental emotional warmth in childhood or attachment in adulthood, 2) shame-proneness or omnipotence guilt and 3) self-compassion.
The document discusses techniques for enhancing self-esteem and self-worth, especially after trauma. It outlines several key techniques: 1) Working through unresolved guilt, anger, and shame which undermine self-esteem; 2) Increasing differentiation of self to reduce reactivity and improve decision-making; 3) Increasing a sense of belonging through meaningful social connections and activities that help others. It provides details on using these and other techniques like affirmations, reframing negative beliefs, and acting as if one already possesses desired attributes to help individuals heal from trauma and develop confidence.
The document discusses the use of vocal holding techniques in music therapy to help adults who were traumatized as children recover parts of themselves and reconnect to their authentic selves. Vocal holding involves the client and therapist singing together using a simple repeated chord structure to create a safe and predictable environment. This allows unconscious feelings and memories to emerge through improvised singing. Singing aids embodiment by facilitating deep breathing and releasing trauma stored in the body. It also allows clients to express themselves creatively and take ownership of their voices.
Two method approach: A case conceptualization Model in the context of EMDR JonghEspaço da Mente
Two method approach: A case conceptualization Model in the context of EMDR Jongh
Material de Apoio curso online Plano de Tratamento e Conceitualização de Casos
Consciousness Society: Validation of First and Second Person Methods for Inqu...Robert Wright, Jr.
Consciousness Presentation - May 31, 2014
First and Second Person Subjective Qualitative Approaches to Achieving Whole Brain Synchrony for Peak Experience and Peak Performance
Whole brain synchrony is a well-known and sought after state which has the capacity to beneficially shift consciousness to states of “flow” whereby right and left cerebral hemispheres and prefrontal and brain stem regions work in harmonious union, e.g. brainwave patterns are synchronous or “in phase.”
The benefits of entering whole brain synchronous states are numerous including a sharpening of mental clarity, enhanced ability to problem solve, and resultant measurable subtle increases in creativity, intuition, and insight.
Importantly, whole brain synchronization induces a Relaxation Response that automatically reduces pain, stress, and anxiety in the body through the secretion of helpful homeostatic neurochemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine, endogenous morphine, and cyclic nitric oxide.
Dr. Wright’s presentation will explore and make a case for the scholarly community to re-consider the historical “normal” science bias against first and second person subjective methods for inquiry especially the requirement that a researcher’s own experience be bracketed out in a quest for “objectivity.”
Emotion dysregulation in generalized anxiety disoreder a comparation with soc...EminesQ
This study aimed to examine emotion dysregulation in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to those with social anxiety disorder and normal controls. The researchers found that individuals with GAD reported greater intensity of emotions, especially fear of depression, compared to those with social anxiety disorder and controls. Those with social anxiety disorder indicated being less expressive of positive emotions, paying less attention to emotions, and having more difficulty describing emotions than those with GAD or controls. Measures of emotion differentiated the three groups accurately. The findings provide support for theoretical models emphasizing difficulties with emotion regulation in GAD.
A Proposal for an EMDR Reverse Protocol - Robbie Adler-TapiaEspaço da Mente
The document proposes an EMDR Reverse Protocol, which reprocesses targets in reverse chronological order (future-present-past instead of past-present-future). This protocol may be useful for clients who cannot initially manage the standard EMDR protocol due to complex trauma, dissociation, lack of emotional regulation skills, or a foreshortened sense of future. The goals of the reverse protocol are to engage clients in treatment, build hope by focusing on a positive future, and provide successful experiences in therapy before addressing past trauma. It is suggested for clients whose trauma history is too intense to initially reprocess past events, or those who exist primarily in a state of survival.
www.StressFreeNow.info
Are you tired? Stressed? Or a little of both? When you come to our stress free event you will leave with less stress and finally get a good night's sleep. Even more you will learn how to become stress free using our simple techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Come experience an effortless release of your bodily tensions, stress, and anxiety.
Learn how you can regularly give yourself the ultimate gift of self care by relaxing at very deep levels.
This workshop will provide a brief overview of the theory behind the Stress-Anxiety-Physical Pain Equation.
You will be guided through a series of practical experiential exercises that can use your creative imagination to re-direct your attention, dissolving your stress, anxiety and physical pain.
You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed, with new attentional skills that can be incorporated into your daily routine.
Emotions can be both boon or bane. One of the psychotherapies that uses emotions as the basis to manage patients having difficulty in controlling or adapting emotions is EFT (emotion-focused therapy). It is beneficial in improving one's own self and interpersonal relationships by following and guiding their emotional experiences and thus, bringing positive emotional changes and ultimately, a better change in life. The two major conditions where it is employed more commonly are depression and emotional trauma and have been clinically proven to be successful
Read More information about Emotion Focused Therapy: https://www.icliniq.com/articles/emotional-and-mental-health/emotion-focused-therapy
Bruce Hersey, a licensed clinical social worker, will be leading monthly psychodrama sessions in State College, Pennsylvania on September 20, October 18, and November 15 from 7-9 pm. Psychodrama involves bringing inner issues to life through role playing with other group members and guided by a director. It provides a safe way to work through dilemmas and conflicts. The drama emerges from a selected group member and others take on roles while techniques like role reversal are used to help gain new perspectives. Participants of varied backgrounds are welcome but the group is intended for adults and mature teens. People can sign up by attending a session and paying $20.
This document discusses compassion fatigue and secondary trauma experienced by those in helping professions. It provides a brief history of the concept and defines compassion fatigue. The document then outlines Figley's process of how compassion fatigue develops, including prolonged exposure to suffering, empathic ability, and compassion stress. It discusses factors that contribute to severity and lists cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms of poor self-care. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-care, detachment, and maintaining standards to prevent compassion fatigue from returning.
This document discusses compassion fatigue and secondary trauma experienced by those in helping professions. It provides a brief history of the terminology and definitions used. A key concept discussed is Figley's compassion fatigue process, which outlines how prolonged exposure and empathic engagement with those suffering can lead helpers to develop similar traumatic stress symptoms. The document examines factors influencing severity of compassion fatigue and potential cognitive, emotional, behavioral, spiritual and physical symptoms. It stresses the importance of self-care, detachment, and maintaining standards to prevent compassion fatigue from recurring or worsening.
Trauma and the Twelve Steps: Clinical Keys to Recovery Enhancement Jamie Marich
Course Description:
Some of the toughest clients presenting for therapy are plagued by issues of co-occurring trauma and addiction. Although the popular 12-step approaches to addiction treatment are still appropriate for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses, rigid application of the disease model and 12-step principles may prove more harmful than helpful for clients in need. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience.
Objectives:
Describe how certain 12-step approaches, slogans, and customs may be counterproductive when working with a traumatized client
Explain how certain features of 12-step recovery are productive for working with addicted survivors of trauma stress and identify how these features can be implemented into treatment
Develop a plan for working 12-step recovery strategies alongside appropriate treatment for the traumatic stress issue(s)
Empathy plays a prominent role in the process of forgiveness. When we empathize with others by understanding their perspective and experiences, we are able to replace negative views of the offender with a broader understanding of them as a flawed human in a given situation. This allows us to set aside negative emotions like anger and promote positive emotions like compassion. Research has found a relationship between empathy and forgiveness, with those higher in empathy more likely to forgive. While forgiveness is a personal decision, empathy building can help injured parties work through hurts to potentially forgive in an appropriate manner.
1. The study examined whether negative automatic thoughts mediate the relationship between self-compassion and measures of mental health like anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction, while controlling for self-esteem.
2. In Study 1 (N=231), results suggested that self-compassion decreased negative automatic thoughts and trait anxiety. Negative automatic thoughts partially mediated the relationship between self-compassion and depression/anxiety.
3. In Study 2 (N=233), both positive and negative automatic thoughts were examined as potential mediators. Results suggested positive automatic thoughts mediated the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction/depression/anxiety, while controlling for self-esteem.
This document discusses recognizing and treating mental health issues through intervention, counseling, and rehabilitation. It addresses monitoring vital signs and treating anxiety, anger, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. The document also covers post trauma rehabilitation through trauma event management, buddy debriefing, and self-care strategies.
Utilizing clips from the feature films "Ali" and "Magnolia," Dr. Tobin emphasizes the importance of regret in adult development. When pursued in psychotherapy, regrets a patient experiences serve as a bridge into vital aspects of emotional development, mourning, and self-integration. Further, Dr. Tobin introduces the notions of "otherness" and "non-meaning" and characterizes their relevance for personal and existential experience.
This document discusses the power of touch in communication and its effects. It explores how touch can communicate emotions between people and help regulate social relationships. While touch can have positive impacts like soothing stress or strengthening bonds, it also carries risks of being misinterpreted and leading to issues like sexual harassment if not applied carefully based on context. The entire experience of being touched is influenced by one's social evaluation of the person doing the touching.
Mindfulness for Therapists- קשיבות למטפלים
מה זו קשיבות? איך מטפחים אותה? כיצד ניתן לישלב בטיפול ? בהרצאה זו נערוך היכרות ראשונית עם המושג ועם מגוון תכניות המשלבות קשיבות כולל טיפול בחרדה ודכאון , טיפוח הורות קשובה ומיינדפולנס למניעת שחיקה ולטיפוח חמלה בקרב מטפלים
מאמר על כוחה של תשומת הלב (נכתב ביחד עם ד"ר נמרוד שיינמן) אפשר למצוא באתר
http://www.pardess.info/
The lecture in Hebrew can be found on the website- http://www.pardess.info
חמלה, חמלה עצמית ופחד מחמלה -Compassion, self compassion and fear of compassion EleanorPardess
הרצאה של ד"ר אלינער פרדס, אוניברסיטת ת"א , אפריל 2013
סיכום של ההרצאה אפשר למצוא באתר
http://www.pardess.info/
Compassion, Self compassion and Fear of compassion- The lecture in Hebrew can be found on the website- http://www.pardess.info
Childhood, toxic shame, toxic guilt and self-compassionJan Benda
Background and objectives: Feelings of toxic shame and guilt are common symptoms of many mental disorders. Both these feelings arise from self-referential processing and it is supposed that they 1) result from maladaptive emotional schemas developed during childhood in interaction with parents and 2) are connected with lack of self-compassion. The aim of this study was to determine the correlations between these variables in two nonclinical samples.
Methods: Two questionnaire surveys were conducted to investigate connections between 1) parental emotional warmth in childhood or attachment in adulthood, 2) shame-proneness or omnipotence guilt and 3) self-compassion.
Results: In sample 1 (N1 = 302) weak to mild correlations were found between parental emotional warmth, omnipotence guilt and self-compassion. In sample 2 (N2 = 263) weak to moderate correlations were found between avoidance or anxiety, shame-proneness and self-compassion.
Discussion: We hypothesize, on the one hand, that deprivation of basic needs in childhood as well as the child's efforts to fill the holes in the roles, leads to lack of self-compassion and toxic shame and toxic guilt-proneness in adulthood. And these transdiagnostic factors seem to cause many symptoms of mental disorders. The corrective experience with the image of “ideal parents”, on the other hand, probably induces memory reconsolidation, changes the relevant emotional schemas, encourages the development of self-compassion and, as a consequence, many symptoms disappear.
Conclusions: Two independent surveys confirmed links between 1) parental emotional warmth in childhood or attachment in adulthood, 2) shame-proneness or omnipotence guilt and 3) self-compassion.
The document discusses techniques for enhancing self-esteem and self-worth, especially after trauma. It outlines several key techniques: 1) Working through unresolved guilt, anger, and shame which undermine self-esteem; 2) Increasing differentiation of self to reduce reactivity and improve decision-making; 3) Increasing a sense of belonging through meaningful social connections and activities that help others. It provides details on using these and other techniques like affirmations, reframing negative beliefs, and acting as if one already possesses desired attributes to help individuals heal from trauma and develop confidence.
The document discusses the use of vocal holding techniques in music therapy to help adults who were traumatized as children recover parts of themselves and reconnect to their authentic selves. Vocal holding involves the client and therapist singing together using a simple repeated chord structure to create a safe and predictable environment. This allows unconscious feelings and memories to emerge through improvised singing. Singing aids embodiment by facilitating deep breathing and releasing trauma stored in the body. It also allows clients to express themselves creatively and take ownership of their voices.
Two method approach: A case conceptualization Model in the context of EMDR JonghEspaço da Mente
Two method approach: A case conceptualization Model in the context of EMDR Jongh
Material de Apoio curso online Plano de Tratamento e Conceitualização de Casos
Consciousness Society: Validation of First and Second Person Methods for Inqu...Robert Wright, Jr.
Consciousness Presentation - May 31, 2014
First and Second Person Subjective Qualitative Approaches to Achieving Whole Brain Synchrony for Peak Experience and Peak Performance
Whole brain synchrony is a well-known and sought after state which has the capacity to beneficially shift consciousness to states of “flow” whereby right and left cerebral hemispheres and prefrontal and brain stem regions work in harmonious union, e.g. brainwave patterns are synchronous or “in phase.”
The benefits of entering whole brain synchronous states are numerous including a sharpening of mental clarity, enhanced ability to problem solve, and resultant measurable subtle increases in creativity, intuition, and insight.
Importantly, whole brain synchronization induces a Relaxation Response that automatically reduces pain, stress, and anxiety in the body through the secretion of helpful homeostatic neurochemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine, endogenous morphine, and cyclic nitric oxide.
Dr. Wright’s presentation will explore and make a case for the scholarly community to re-consider the historical “normal” science bias against first and second person subjective methods for inquiry especially the requirement that a researcher’s own experience be bracketed out in a quest for “objectivity.”
Emotion dysregulation in generalized anxiety disoreder a comparation with soc...EminesQ
This study aimed to examine emotion dysregulation in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to those with social anxiety disorder and normal controls. The researchers found that individuals with GAD reported greater intensity of emotions, especially fear of depression, compared to those with social anxiety disorder and controls. Those with social anxiety disorder indicated being less expressive of positive emotions, paying less attention to emotions, and having more difficulty describing emotions than those with GAD or controls. Measures of emotion differentiated the three groups accurately. The findings provide support for theoretical models emphasizing difficulties with emotion regulation in GAD.
A Proposal for an EMDR Reverse Protocol - Robbie Adler-TapiaEspaço da Mente
The document proposes an EMDR Reverse Protocol, which reprocesses targets in reverse chronological order (future-present-past instead of past-present-future). This protocol may be useful for clients who cannot initially manage the standard EMDR protocol due to complex trauma, dissociation, lack of emotional regulation skills, or a foreshortened sense of future. The goals of the reverse protocol are to engage clients in treatment, build hope by focusing on a positive future, and provide successful experiences in therapy before addressing past trauma. It is suggested for clients whose trauma history is too intense to initially reprocess past events, or those who exist primarily in a state of survival.
www.StressFreeNow.info
Are you tired? Stressed? Or a little of both? When you come to our stress free event you will leave with less stress and finally get a good night's sleep. Even more you will learn how to become stress free using our simple techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Come experience an effortless release of your bodily tensions, stress, and anxiety.
Learn how you can regularly give yourself the ultimate gift of self care by relaxing at very deep levels.
This workshop will provide a brief overview of the theory behind the Stress-Anxiety-Physical Pain Equation.
You will be guided through a series of practical experiential exercises that can use your creative imagination to re-direct your attention, dissolving your stress, anxiety and physical pain.
You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed, with new attentional skills that can be incorporated into your daily routine.
Emotions can be both boon or bane. One of the psychotherapies that uses emotions as the basis to manage patients having difficulty in controlling or adapting emotions is EFT (emotion-focused therapy). It is beneficial in improving one's own self and interpersonal relationships by following and guiding their emotional experiences and thus, bringing positive emotional changes and ultimately, a better change in life. The two major conditions where it is employed more commonly are depression and emotional trauma and have been clinically proven to be successful
Read More information about Emotion Focused Therapy: https://www.icliniq.com/articles/emotional-and-mental-health/emotion-focused-therapy
Bruce Hersey, a licensed clinical social worker, will be leading monthly psychodrama sessions in State College, Pennsylvania on September 20, October 18, and November 15 from 7-9 pm. Psychodrama involves bringing inner issues to life through role playing with other group members and guided by a director. It provides a safe way to work through dilemmas and conflicts. The drama emerges from a selected group member and others take on roles while techniques like role reversal are used to help gain new perspectives. Participants of varied backgrounds are welcome but the group is intended for adults and mature teens. People can sign up by attending a session and paying $20.
This document discusses compassion fatigue and secondary trauma experienced by those in helping professions. It provides a brief history of the concept and defines compassion fatigue. The document then outlines Figley's process of how compassion fatigue develops, including prolonged exposure to suffering, empathic ability, and compassion stress. It discusses factors that contribute to severity and lists cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms of poor self-care. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-care, detachment, and maintaining standards to prevent compassion fatigue from returning.
This document discusses compassion fatigue and secondary trauma experienced by those in helping professions. It provides a brief history of the terminology and definitions used. A key concept discussed is Figley's compassion fatigue process, which outlines how prolonged exposure and empathic engagement with those suffering can lead helpers to develop similar traumatic stress symptoms. The document examines factors influencing severity of compassion fatigue and potential cognitive, emotional, behavioral, spiritual and physical symptoms. It stresses the importance of self-care, detachment, and maintaining standards to prevent compassion fatigue from recurring or worsening.
Trauma and the Twelve Steps: Clinical Keys to Recovery Enhancement Jamie Marich
Course Description:
Some of the toughest clients presenting for therapy are plagued by issues of co-occurring trauma and addiction. Although the popular 12-step approaches to addiction treatment are still appropriate for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related diagnoses, rigid application of the disease model and 12-step principles may prove more harmful than helpful for clients in need. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience. In this workshop, participants will learn how to blend traditional knowledge about the disease of addiction and 12-step approaches to recovery with the latest research and practice knowledge on trauma. As a result, participants will find that they will be able to better connect with addicted clients who struggle with trauma, and deliver the help that they so desperately need in a way that honors their experience.
Objectives:
Describe how certain 12-step approaches, slogans, and customs may be counterproductive when working with a traumatized client
Explain how certain features of 12-step recovery are productive for working with addicted survivors of trauma stress and identify how these features can be implemented into treatment
Develop a plan for working 12-step recovery strategies alongside appropriate treatment for the traumatic stress issue(s)
Empathy plays a prominent role in the process of forgiveness. When we empathize with others by understanding their perspective and experiences, we are able to replace negative views of the offender with a broader understanding of them as a flawed human in a given situation. This allows us to set aside negative emotions like anger and promote positive emotions like compassion. Research has found a relationship between empathy and forgiveness, with those higher in empathy more likely to forgive. While forgiveness is a personal decision, empathy building can help injured parties work through hurts to potentially forgive in an appropriate manner.
1. The study examined whether negative automatic thoughts mediate the relationship between self-compassion and measures of mental health like anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction, while controlling for self-esteem.
2. In Study 1 (N=231), results suggested that self-compassion decreased negative automatic thoughts and trait anxiety. Negative automatic thoughts partially mediated the relationship between self-compassion and depression/anxiety.
3. In Study 2 (N=233), both positive and negative automatic thoughts were examined as potential mediators. Results suggested positive automatic thoughts mediated the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction/depression/anxiety, while controlling for self-esteem.
This document discusses recognizing and treating mental health issues through intervention, counseling, and rehabilitation. It addresses monitoring vital signs and treating anxiety, anger, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, and depression. The document also covers post trauma rehabilitation through trauma event management, buddy debriefing, and self-care strategies.
Utilizing clips from the feature films "Ali" and "Magnolia," Dr. Tobin emphasizes the importance of regret in adult development. When pursued in psychotherapy, regrets a patient experiences serve as a bridge into vital aspects of emotional development, mourning, and self-integration. Further, Dr. Tobin introduces the notions of "otherness" and "non-meaning" and characterizes their relevance for personal and existential experience.
This document discusses the power of touch in communication and its effects. It explores how touch can communicate emotions between people and help regulate social relationships. While touch can have positive impacts like soothing stress or strengthening bonds, it also carries risks of being misinterpreted and leading to issues like sexual harassment if not applied carefully based on context. The entire experience of being touched is influenced by one's social evaluation of the person doing the touching.
Mindfulness for Therapists- קשיבות למטפלים
מה זו קשיבות? איך מטפחים אותה? כיצד ניתן לישלב בטיפול ? בהרצאה זו נערוך היכרות ראשונית עם המושג ועם מגוון תכניות המשלבות קשיבות כולל טיפול בחרדה ודכאון , טיפוח הורות קשובה ומיינדפולנס למניעת שחיקה ולטיפוח חמלה בקרב מטפלים
מאמר על כוחה של תשומת הלב (נכתב ביחד עם ד"ר נמרוד שיינמן) אפשר למצוא באתר
http://www.pardess.info/
The lecture in Hebrew can be found on the website- http://www.pardess.info
חמלה, חמלה עצמית ופחד מחמלה -Compassion, self compassion and fear of compassion EleanorPardess
הרצאה של ד"ר אלינער פרדס, אוניברסיטת ת"א , אפריל 2013
סיכום של ההרצאה אפשר למצוא באתר
http://www.pardess.info/
Compassion, Self compassion and Fear of compassion- The lecture in Hebrew can be found on the website- http://www.pardess.info
הרצאה בכנס על חמלה ותשישות החמלה . במוקד הכנס ניצבה השאלה- מתי החמלה- שהינה משאב חיוני בטיפול- מצויה בסכנה ואיך מעמיקים את החמלה ומגבירים את הסיכויים לסיפוק וצמיחה?. בשקף הפתיחה רואים אדם כורע תחת עומס לב פתוח. הלב מוקף חומות. מה יוצר את העומס? הלב הפתוח the price of the open heart?
או החומות לחמלה?
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety.
Relaxation techniques can help athletes control arousal and anxiety to improve performance. Common relaxation methods include progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, music, visualization, and yoga. Relaxation decreases heart rate, breathing rate, muscle tension, and oxygen consumption to allow athletes to remain calm under pressure and reproduce their training in competition. Factors like environment, attitude, and individual relaxation methods help athletes obtain a relaxation response.
Greetings, fellow slide presentation designers! Are you hitting the wall, trying to find the perfect design to match your no doubt epic presentation? Need a little guidance when it comes to the finer points of PowerPoint aesthetics? The fear not, gentle souls! With these ten inspiring quotes from some of the great masters of design you will re-emerge rejuvenated and ready to tackle your next presentation slide with verve, gusto, and a whole bunch of other fancy superlative words meaning “enthusiasm.” So without further ado, here they are.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering blood pressure, reducing muscle tension, and decreasing levels of stress hormones. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer significant health advantages over time.
Goodbye boring old presentation fonts! Typography is one of the most important components of great PowerPoint design, and in 2015 rich typography will continue to be a dominating design element. Given that high quality fonts are more accessible and more affordable (often times FREE), be prepared to see some new, exciting and interesting trends in fonts within PowerPoint presentations. Interested in knowing more about presentation font trends in the upcoming year? Then, check out this presentation!
Like double edged swords, blind dates, and nuclear power plants, either a PowerPoint presentation can go really well and make you look totally awesome or it can completely suck and be the scourge of your existence. If you’re a savvy panda you’re no doubt aware that there are certain flaws in presentation design which can wreck an otherwise perfectly good slide presentation.
In case you’re well-versed in the do’s of presentation design but need some reinforcement about the don’ts to make sure you don’t screw up an otherwise perfect presentation, here are FIVE PRESENTATION DESIGN TIPS to remember the next time you create a presentation.
When you are creating a visuals and want them to look as snazzy as possible, there is a lot you can do to make your images shine with the brightness and glory of a thousand suns. You can add beautiful background textures, have perfectly complimentary fonts, or play with the orientation of your text in different ways. Even so, if you are not careful your text can look boring. Another way to make your presentation slides look spiffy (and certainly not boring) is to change up the way you display your text. Here are ten clever and easy to implement design tips for mixing up your text display and maximizing your design potential.
This document provides a summary of common mistakes in PowerPoint presentation design and tips to avoid them. It identifies the top 5 mistakes as including putting too much information on slides, not using enough visuals, using poor quality visuals, having a disorganized "visual vomit" style, and lack of preparation. The document emphasizes telling a story over slide design, using whitespace on slides, consistent formatting, and spending significant time preparing presentations.
This document summarizes two case studies of women who demonstrated resilience: Neerja Bhanot and Ashamma. Neerja Bhanot shielding children during a hijacking showed empathy and resilience beyond appreciation. Ashamma was forced into sex work at age 7 but later joined an organization fighting sexual exploitation, showing hidden leadership qualities. The document argues that resilience involves both personality and environmental factors, and cites research showing qualities like self-confidence and support systems can help build resilience to face adversity.
This document discusses the experiences of pediatric healthcare providers dealing with patient death. It acknowledges that patient death is an occupational hazard for these providers and explores normal grief reactions such as helplessness, failure, guilt, and anger. It also examines unique losses providers may experience, including loss of relationships with patients/families and challenges to their professional self-image. The document provides coping strategies for providers, such as seeking knowledge, identifying workplace support, and separating work and personal life. It advocates enhancing supportive work environments and reframing hopes during end-of-life care.
A Naturalistic Study Of Narrative Exploring The Choice And Impact Of Adversi...Bryce Nelson
This study investigated the topics participants chose to write about in a values-narrative program and how that related to their perceptions of the program's impact. The study found that:
1) Almost half of participants wrote about an adverse experience, while others wrote about personal stories or experiences not related to adversity.
2) Participants who had more exposure to victimization were more likely to write about adversity.
3) Those who wrote about adversity and shared their narratives reported more positive impacts from the program.
4) Encouragement and more time writing were also associated with better outcomes.
Application Topics The APPLICATION PROJECT OPTIONS from which yo.docxarmitageclaire49
Application Topics
The APPLICATION PROJECT OPTIONS from which you may choose are:
1. Prenatal Development
Design an education course for expectant parents. At the minimum, prepare an outline of all the topics that you would cover in this course and include a description of any activities and resources you would use.
2. Infant Development
Observe the motor behavior of an infant (0-3 years) over three (3) periods of at least 30 minutes. You may interact with the infant during this time. Record your detailed, objective observations, then write out your evaluation of the infant's motor development based on the information presented in this course.
3. Preschool Development
Observe the language behavior of a preschool child (3-6 years) over three (3) periods of at least 30 minutes. You may interact with the child during this time. Record your detailed, objective observations, then write out your evaluation of the child's language development based on the information presented in this course.
4. Middle Childhood Development
Observe the play behavior of a middle-years child (6-12 years) over three (3) periods of at least 30 minutes. Do not interact with the child during this time. Try to make your presence as inconspicuous as possible. You may want to go to a park or playground. Record your detailed, objective observations then write out your evaluation of the child's play/social development based on the information presented in this course.
5. Adolescent Development
Make up at least ten (10) open-ended questions and ask them of a minimum of 5 adolescents. The questions could concern school, sex, food, use of time, occupation, plans for the future, etc. Record their answers as best you can and then write out your evaluation of the adolescents' identity formation based on the information presented in this course.
6. Adult Development
Write your autobiography from your earliest memories to your present stage of adult development. The focus of this paper should be on the determinants of your present personality. Using Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, state how you think you resolved each of the crises of development (for early stages, you may have to ask others or draw conclusions based on your present personality). Give specific examples from your life story to support your conclusions.
7. Aging
Make up at least ten open-ended questions and ask them of a minimum of 5 individuals over the age of 65. Among the questions that you should ask them are, "What would you do differently if you had your life to live over again?" and "What advice would you give a person of my age on how to live a meaningful life?" Write your questions and the answers received in your paper and include any conclusions you would make about aging.
8. Death and Dying
Design a death education course that would help you deal with your own death or the death of a loved one. Prepare an outline of all of the topics you would cover in this cour.
This document provides an overview of narrative inquiry as a research method. It defines narrative inquiry as generating data in the form of stories and typologies of stories. It compares narrative inquiry to other methods and notes that it preserves the complexity and temporal context of lived experience. Examples are provided of narrative inquiry research projects conducted at the University of Sydney, including one exploring narratives around childhood sexual abuse and another exploring motivations for choosing psychology as a career.
Cultural Emotions Pain, Hate, Fear, Disgust, Shame, Love OllieShoresna
Cultural Emotions:
Pain, Hate, Fear, Disgust, Shame, Love
Ted Manley, Jr. PhD
Cultural Emotion
PAIN
(Meriam Webster)
1 : punishment ·the pains and penalties of crime
2 a : usually localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder (such as a disease or an injury) ·the pain of a twisted ankle
also : a basic bodily sensation induced by a noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching), and typically leading to evasive action ·the pain of bee stings
b : acute mental or emotional distress or suffering : grief
Sociology of Pain
Pain: A Sociological Introduction, Elaine Denny (2016)
Intersection between biology and culture (Medical Model vs Sociology Model of managing pain)
Much pain is experienced as short lived, and self-limiting or easily treated, but for those individuals who live with long term and intractable pain it can cause disruption of life as it is currently lived and alter their expectations of the future.
Sociological research has, for example, shown how men and women approach and experience pain differently, seeking to explain why women more than men report more long term and disabling pain than men. A strength of a sociological understanding of pain is that it encompasses both the interpretive perspective of the person in pain and the structural factors that influence this, offering an explanation of the way that these intersect.
Cultural Emotion
HATE
(Meriam Webster)
Intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury.
b : extreme dislike or disgust : antipathy, loathing.
The Sociology of Hate
Stereotypes
Cognitive
Prejudice
Affective
Discrimination
Behavioral
Gordon Allport (1954?:1958; 1979): The Nature of Prejudice
“Open-mindedness is considered to be a virtue. But, strictly speaking, it cannot occur. A new experience must be redacted into old categories. We cannot handle each even freshly in its own right (Allport, 1954, p. 19)
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The Big Three
Three main topics in the psychology of racism: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Stereotypes:
Stereotypes
Stereotypes categorize people according to social factors
Definition: “A cognitive structure that contains the perceiver’s knowledge, beliefs, and expectancies about some human group” (Hamilton & Trolier, 1986, p. 133).
Stereotypes are necessary
The content of stereotypes can be the problem
Outcome
Most insidious stereotypes = create, maintain, or strengthen social hierarchy
Outcomes of racial/ ethnic stereotypes
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Categorize based on age, gender, social role, physical appearance, or relation to self
Definition: “A cognitive structure that contains the perceiver’s knowledge, beliefs, and expectancies about some human group” (Hamilton & Trolier, 1986, p. 133).
We develop “Naïve theories” of social action (Tajfel & Forgas, 2000)
Used for complex social events that we can’t understand fully
Develop simplistic sy ...
Youth identity crisis and the internal conflict with the Divine and selfVictor Counted
Attachment and authenticity experiences were discussed as the building blocks of youth identity crisis. It was proposed that recognizing these central themes as the two greatest needs of young people would be the first practical step towards advocating for the youth in crisis.
50 Minutes to Make a Difference:
Grief and Suicide Prevention Education in Schools and Community Agencies
Caitlin Burns, MSW
The Caring Tree Program of Big Bend Hospice
Discussion 1 Mentoring and Peer SupportAdolescence is .docxtheresiarede
Discussion 1:
Mentoring and Peer Support
Adolescence is a time of trials and tribulations. Teens are dealing with the formation of self and identifying who they are in the world. They are also experiencing biological changes that create mood swings and at times emotional outbursts. Interventions for this group can be challenging, as adolescents often avoid asking for assistance. This avoidance is due to their desire to look normal and fit in. As a result, peer group and mentoring programs appear to be the most beneficial in helping adolescents. These settings offer the support teens need along with the validation that they are not alone in their struggles. Some of the main concerns for adolescents are depression, suicide, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
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Post an Internet-based intervention used with adolescents and locate an article on the use of mentoring or peer support programs for adolescents.
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Describe the intervention and the underlying theory.
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Identify the target behaviors that this intervention is used to address. Assess the intervention and then compare and contrast these interventions.
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Finally, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each intervention.
References (use 3 or more)
LeCroy, C. W., & Williams, L. R. (2013). Intervention with adolescents. In M. Holosko, C. Dulmus, & K. Sowers (Eds.),
Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions
(pp. 97–124). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Support your posts with specific references to the Learning Resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
Discussion 2:
Depression and Suicide Intervention
When working with adolescents you will likely be faced with issues of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation and even attempts. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). It is essential to understand the risks associated with teen suicide and intervention strategies to address this issue.
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Post a review of the literature on adolescent depression and suicide and identify an evidence-based intervention that addresses these issues.
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Then, apply that intervention to either the Brady or Tiffani case.
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Describe the possible risk factors the client presents that would make him or her at risk for depression and suicide.
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Then, plan an intervention for that client to address these issues.
References (use 3 or more)
LeCroy, C. W., & Williams, L. R. (2013). Intervention with adolescents. In M. Holosko, C. Dulmus, & K. Sowers (Eds.),
Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions
(pp. 97–124). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014a).
Sessions: case histories
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
· The Bradley Family (pp. 17–1 ...
The document discusses Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains, which classifies educational goals into cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Each domain contains hierarchical taxonomies ranging from simple to complex thinking skills and behavior. The cognitive domain includes knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation; the affective domain includes receiving, responding, valuing, organization, and internalizing values; and the psychomotor domain includes imitation, manipulation, precision, articulation, and naturalization.
1) The document discusses solution-focused approaches to working with bereaved children and young people who may be experiencing distress or engaging in risky behaviors like self-harm following the death of a loved one.
2) It provides statistics on child bereavement and outlines some key considerations for taking a solution-focused approach, such as validating the child's experience of grief, focusing on possibilities and exceptions, and empowering children by giving them choice and control.
3) Solution-focused approaches aim to help children find ways to accommodate grief into their lives while making space for new experiences and possibilities for the future, rather than focusing only on diminishing grief over time.
The document discusses various topics related to stress, including:
1. Cognitive appraisal theories of stress proposed by Richard Lazarus which emphasize the role of perception and evaluation in the stress response.
2. Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome model of the body's nonspecific response to stressors.
3. Factors that can moderate the stress response like predictability, control, and social support.
4. Unhealthy and healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress.
This document summarizes a presentation on fostering self-compassion in youth as an alternative to self-esteem. It outlines some pitfalls to emphasizing self-esteem, such as relational aggression, ego defensiveness, narcissism, and instability. The concept of self-compassion is then discussed, drawing from Buddhism, psychology research, and the work of Kristin Neff. Key characteristics of self-compassion include kindness, common humanity, and mindful acceptance. Benefits of self-compassion for youth include improved emotional well-being, sense of belonging, and ability to cope with academic failures. The document concludes with self-compassion practices and suggestions for further reading.
Wekerle CIHR Team - The Resilience Journey Coventry VIAChristine Wekerle
This document discusses building resilience through mindfulness practices. It provides resources on resilience, including talks and videos on topics like adverse childhood experiences, risk and resilience in youth, and the value of interpersonal resilience. It also discusses mindfulness techniques like diaphragmatic breathing and yoga stretches. Building daily resilience involves reducing negatives and increasing positives through connection, self-compassion, coping skills, and mindfulness.
Week 3 DiscussionAnxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related.docxcockekeshia
Week 3 Discussion
Anxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Discussion 1: Anxiety
Daily, you may be bombarded with tasks, challenges, and obstacles. Naturally, this may cause you to experience an uneasy or overwhelming feeling. For many, this level of stress might be a phase of life. However, some may be immobilized by these feelings, unable to cope with particular situations. For many who suffer from these feelings, life challenges and adjustments may quickly spiral into a whirlwind of chaos and confusion.
For this Discussion, review the client in the case study within the Learning Resources. Consider symptoms or signs presented by the client for a diagnosis. Think about how you, as a future professional in the field, might justify your rationale for diagnosis. Consider what other information you may need for diagnosis on the basis of the DSM diagnostic criteria.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a diagnosis of the client in the case study. Then explain your rationale for assigning this diagnosis on the basis of the DSM diagnostic criteria. Finally, explain what other information you might need about the client to make an accurate diagnosis based on those criteria.
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources and current literature.
Required Resources
Note: To access this week's required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.Readings
· American Psychiatric Association. (2013).Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
. Anxiety Disorders
. Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
· Paris, J. (2015). The intelligent clinician’s guide to the DSM-5(2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from the Walden Library.
. Chapter 11, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, and the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum
· Armour, C., Elklit, A., & Shevlin, M. (2013). The latent structure of acute stress disorder: A posttraumatic stress disorder approach. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, And Policy, 5(1), 18–25. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
· Koffel, E., Polusny, M., Arbisi, P., & Erbes, C. (2012). A preliminary investigation of the new and revised symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder in DSM-5. Depression And Anxiety, 29(8), 731–738. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
· Lent, R. W. (2004). Toward a unifying theoretical and practical perspective on well-being and psychosocial adjustment. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51(4), 482–509. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
· Santiago, P. N., Ursano, R. J., Gray, C. L., Pynoos, R. S., Spiegel, D., Lewis-Fernandez, R., & ... Fullerton, C. S. (2013). A systematic review of PTSD prevalence and trajectories in DSM-5 defined trauma exposed .
Visual journaling can provide benefits through various theoretical frameworks including disclosure, positive psychology, art therapy, and stress/coping theories. It allows people to express and process emotions in a creative way through writing or visual art. Studies show emotional disclosure through writing about stressful events can improve both psychological and physical health by reducing stress hormones, strengthening immune function, and changing how people think about negative experiences. Visual journaling incorporates elements of positive psychology like appreciation of beauty, gratitude, hope, humor, and spirituality to help people transcend daily struggles and find meaning. Research indicates cultivating gratitude, optimism, and mindfulness through activities like visual journaling can enhance well-being and happiness.
Negative expectations can have both costs and benefits:
1) Negative expectations produce a cost in the pre-event period by making people feel worse while anticipating a negative event.
2) Negative expectations may provide a benefit in the post-event period by attenuating negative feelings if the event turns out badly.
3) However, three studies found that the pre-event costs of negative expectations were greater and more consistent than any post-event benefits. In experiments and a field study, people felt worse when expecting a negative event, but their prior expectations did not influence their feelings after the event occurred.
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Islands of Security: Promoting Resilience & Growth- Presentation for APA COVI...EleanorPardess
Islands of Security: Promoting Resilience & Growth- Presentation for APA COVID taskforce
IPV workgroup roundtable in collaboration with the International Whole Person workgroup. 21 January 2021
Adaptations of the MOVING MODEL to meet the challenges of pandamic will be described. The attachment framework for these MOVING ENCOUNTERS underscores the importance of creating a sense of safeness providing a secure base for exploration and for facilitating MOVING in relation to oneself, others and the world.
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Boosting resilience by cultivating self compassion - Whole person approaches...EleanorPardess
Compassion focused interventions can be implemented to reduce resistances to compassion and promote mental wellbeing during the pandemic . This presentation illustrates the value of integration of a well known program for promoting self care through the ABC of Awareness. Balance. Connection) with creative practices for cultivating self compassion in face of Covid challenges
Hughes-Attachment Focused Family Therapy-Introduction by Pardess-TAU 2014EleanorPardess
.המצגת מהווה הקדמה "במעוף הציפור" ו"טעימה" מהגישה.
אפשר למצוא פירוט נוסף באתר
http://www.pardess.info/?p=655
המודל שמציע דניאל יוז לטיפול משפחתי יוצר גשר בין תיאורית ההתקשרות לגישה המערכתית.המצגת הנוכחית, מתמקדת על עקרונות מנחים בעבודה עם הורים שפונים לטיפול בגין קשיי ילדיהם וקשיים בהורות,
שימוש במשחקיות, קבלה, סקרנות ואמפתיה
Facilitating Growth Through Adversity- The M.O.V.I.N.G model-201OEleanorPardess
A lecture presented in the international conference of Trauma, Resilience and Growth, Nottingham University.
Nurturing a sense of connectedness, hopefulness and meaning are key factors in promoting post-traumatic growth
Using stress as an engine to growth (Joseph, 2008), instead of trying to "get rid" of the stress, can expand resources for maintaining emotional regulation, hopefulness, and a sense of meaningfulness.
Listening with one's eyes- Blending Expressive Arts in Group-Work with Bereav...EleanorPardess
Presentation at Binnational Conference for Treating Traumatized Children
Words are important but they may also get into the way, especially in the aftermath of
trauma, experience beyond words.
The use of non- verbal means was originally introduced in order to cross cultural and
language barriers, using the universal language of images and symbols.
Our experience shows that artwork provides a means for processing information and
containing strong emotions as well as a way of weaving together a narrative out of
disrupted parts of life (and self)
I am going to ask you here to listen with your eyes (and heart) to stories waiting
to be told....
Providing A Secure Base For Identity Exploration June 2012EleanorPardess
מצגת מהרצאה בכנס של האגודה לטיפול משפחתי על תפקיד המטפל כבסיס בטחון המאפשר גילוי וביטוי עצמי, הבניה מחדש של תחושת משמעות וזהות תוך דרך שיקום הנרטיב בהתמודדות במצבי משבר בקרירה.
ההרצאה שילבה קטעים מהסרט נאום המלך . מובאות המלצות מעשיות להתמודדות במצבי משבר עם דגש על תפקיד המשפחה כולה בהתמודדות.
חוסן וצמיחה פוסט-טראומטית- הרצאה אונ תל אביב ינואר 20111 .
ראשי פרקים להרצאה-
מה אפשר ללמוד מהטבע על תהליכי הישרדות, החלמה והתחדשות אחרי טראומה (כגון אחר שריפה).
2. ממצאי מחקרים עדכניים על חוסן וצמיחה פוסט-טראומטית
3. מודלים לפיתוח חוסן ויצירת אקלים לצמיחה
2. Background Selah- The Israel Crisis Management Center Emergency and longer term support to immigrants in disaster situations Photographer : Edward Kaprov
4. Method: 3 studies on separate samples of volunteers (N=310) were conducted including a diary study and experimental design Compassion Fatigue & Satisfaction An Attachment Perspective :
5. Research Findings Factors associated with compassion satisfaction : Dispositional factors- Negative correlation with attachment avoidance Contextual factors Mediating factors : Emotional regulation Meaningfulness Hopefulness Study 3- The effect of security priming on anticipation of compassion fatigue & satisfaction
6. Security priming ( visualizing a supportive attachment figure, versus an acquaintance ) increased: -willingness to reach out (and cope with possible ambivalence, withdrawal or rejection of help). -positive appraisal of the recipients' strengths and ability to benefit from support . -anticipation that the caregiving experience will be rewarding . Additional Finding s: Discussion- Attachment security – dispositional or contextual – as a resource that may reduce susceptibility to burnout and secondary traumatic stress. The importance of examining intra-personal variance Research limitations & future directions
7. Key Factors: M eaning O pportunities V alidation I nvolvement N ature G roup Moving Encounters Photographer : Vladimir Godnik
11. Narrative & Appreciative Inquiry Themes Adapted from Krasner et al. (2009). Association of an Educational Program in Mindful Communication with burnout, empathy and attitudes among primary care physicians. JAMA . Vol. 302 (12) pp 1284-1293 Write or tell a brief story about… Topic A pleasant or an unpleasant experience during work and its effect on the relationship Awareness of pleasant and unpleasant sensations, feelings or thoughts An experience of noticing and responding to your own emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low sense of personal accomplishment Burnout An encounter that was meaningful to you; what made it meaningful, what personal capacities did you have that contributed to the meaning Meaning A time when you effectively said “No!” or set a clear boundary while maintaining a supportive relationship Boundaries or conflict management A time when you faced choices about balancing caring for yourself and caring for others Self-care An encounter involving being present to suffering: sadness, pain and uncertainty Being with suffering
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Editor's Notes
Background- The model that I plan to present was initially as part of SELAH (Israel Crisis Management Center) training and support programs for volunteers. What is Selah? SELAH is a NGO countrywide network of volunteers who are trained to provide outreach to immigrants in crisis situations to identify immediate needs and provide on-site emergency practical and emotional support - in the hospitals, morgues, or homes - to the bereaved as well as to the wounded and their families. You can see the volunteer finding his way through the ruins of a home after a bombing. Such volunteering entails extensive outreach including to “difficult to reach populations” The emergency support is followed by a longer term individual support by volunteers as well as group programs. - The volunteers come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, including mental health professionals experienced in working in crisis intervention and trauma treatment. -Some of the people who suffered tragedy and were helped by SELAH volunteers, have themselves joined the Selah network as volunteers who reach out to support the newly wounded and the newly bereaved families They make a unique contribution. Helping others for them may be a survivor mission.
Isolation from family or friends are risk factors- Caregivers need to feel part of a caring community- The helpers' families involvement also play a significant role In predicting compassion satisfaction. One practical implication of this finding is that we can mobilize family support by joint sessions or activities. Creating and maintaining a sense of belonging, meaning, and purpose is essential both to preventing compassion fatigue and to enhancing compassion satisfaction. How is this implemented?
Study 1- Questionnaires were administered to 148 volunteers. Their scores on attachment anxiety and avoidance were measured, as well as perceived support and reports of burnout, secondary traumatization and compassion satisfaction (the three subscales of compassion fatigue). Study 2- A diary study design. 54 volunteers were requested to fill-in a questionnaire, following each encounter in their volunteering activities over a period of two months. They were requested to fill-in a questionnaire, following each encounter in their volunteering activities over a period of two months. They were asked to rate signs of burnout, secondary traumatization and compassion satisfaction. Study 3- We examined the effect of priming (through guided imagery) of attachment security on the responses of 108 volunteers to a hypothetical scenario of a person coping in the aftermath of traumatic loss, including anticipated signs of burnout, secondary traumatization and compassion satisfaction. In an additional study we used diary entries using the Pennebaker paradigm
The findings of the three studies support the hypothesis that mobilizing external or internal forms of felt security reduces the likelihood that the caregiver will develop symptoms of compassion fatigue (including burnout and secondary traumatic stress). Higher scores on the anxiety dimension were associated, in all the three studies, with reports of burnout and secondary traumatization. Attachment avoidance was not related to burnout or secondary traumatization, but was negatively associated with compassion satisfaction. A possible explanation is that avoidant people use strategies of deactivation and distancing that block access to emotions, including positive emotions which can contribute to compassion satisfaction. . These findings support previous research showing that attachment security or insecurity shapes a person’s responses to others in distress; secure individuals respond with greater empathy to expressions of need and vulnerability, feel more confident about their ability to deal with the needs of others while effectively regulating their own emotions and are more hopeful regarding the care-recipient’s strengths and capacity to benefit from support. .
Being secure with respect to attachment – whether secure due to the caregiver’s long-term personal relationship history or secure because of the induction of security in a particular context – acts not only as a protective shield against burnout and secondary traumatic stress, but is also associated with an increased likelihood that the caregiver will anticipate compassion satisfaction. While previous research has emphasized the stress responses of emergency workers, such as those involved in rescue teams and crisis interventions, the current findings point to the need for further research examining the unique challenges of providing longer term support with the more chronic cases of those in need
Programs for volunteer training and support- These are the six key factors that emerged from previous research (Pardess, 2010) as central sources of strength for the volunteers and are building blocks of our support programs.
Multimodality-The multifaceted nature of the caregiver experience calls for an integrative perspective The programs include -narrative practices and appreciative inquiry -The Pennebaker writing paradigm - -outdoor and nature-based experiential activities alongside verbal and non verbal expressive arts Compassion-focused strategies, Pennebaker, J. W., & Chung, C. K. (in press). Expressive writing and its links to mental and physical health. In H. S.Friedman (Ed.), Oxford handbook of health psychology .New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
The term movement represents a shift of the emphasis from the prevailing cognitive perspective toward a more comprehensive approach which includes attention to sensory and emotional aspects of Moving in relationship to oneself, others and the world Body Movement- Nature excursions, Grounding, stretching and Breathing exercises, dance therapy or martial art therapies The term Moving encounters also corresponds in a way to what Daniel Stern (2004) refers to as “ now moments ”- interactions that are full of potential for transformation. Such moments occur also outside of therapeutic settings. People often remember these moments, not the intellectual explanations of them, as turning points or transformative in their change process.
Asking questions to generate affirming and resourceful memories for future times Seeking out with caregivers the resources they can call on for handling the challenges that caregiving brings. An existential perspective- Pines, A. M., Aronson, E., & Kafry, D. (1981). Burnout: From tedium to personal growth. New York: Free Press .
This model suggests three interrelated ways of doing so: (1) increasing positive affect- Our experience provides support to the model of increasing PNR, and extends it by highlighting the importance of increasing tolerance to complex mixtures of emotions- The most difficult encounters can be the most rewarding ones. (2) increasing resources – 3) Self care- Treatment team meetings where individuals share both the peaks and valleys of the caregiving experience- give helpers the opportunity to share their difficult encounters as well as the rewarding aspects. There is need for evaluative research on the effectiveness of narrative, compassion focused, nature based and expressive arts in increasing PNR , resource building and self care/soul care Compassion stress can be used as an engine to growth.
“ Joy through the lens of a tear” - Opening up to pain, also opens us to experiencing positive emotions