The Idea of the Week
Trauma is an emotional response to a single or series of distressing event(s), which are perceived as threatening. Witnessing a threat to a loved one or fearing a loved one’s life and physical and psychological security can also be a traumatic experience.
However, if a person experiences a distressing event, it does not necessarily mean they are experiencing trauma.
In today’s blog post (an 8-minute read) we break down the different types of trauma stress and how they affect the brain.
Practice of the Week
We know that trauma can stem from a single event, a series of events, or chronic stress, but did you know that, maybe, It Didn’t Start With You (a 10-minute read)? In this interview, Mark Wolynn talks about inherited trauma from his book It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle. Please note the content warnings: Mark Wolyn shares stories some of which have mentions of car accidents, alcoholism, self-harm, and death.
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News of the Week
Psychedelic Integration Facilitator Training
Are you looking to offer a growing list of plant medicines to clients and others? Want to support clients through decision-making about out-of-country psychedelic retreats or integrate past psychedelic experiences?
Join John McIlwain in this workshop training, you’ll learn:
- How to prepare yourself for holding space;
- The history of plant medicines;
- The ethics of plant medicine work;
- How to create a safe and effective space;
- How to work with the medicine;
- How to screen possible participants and the ground rules for participants;
- How to hold the ceremony space and handle extreme reactions;
- How to integrate the experiences afterward.
The workshop will be held at the Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY on
Thursday, June 8th from 5 to 8pm
Friday and Saturday June 9th and 10th from 10 to 5pm.
New Meditation Session!
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm online
$50 for 10 sessions
We are offering another guided meditation! Perfect for beginners! Join us for a guided meditation and journal session.
What is Ketamine-Assisted Experiential Psychotherapy?
Want to learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Check out the blog!
We’re hiring!
Are you a NY Licenced Mental Health Counselor? Or, do you know anyone who is? Send them our way because we’re hiring!
Would you enjoy working with a collaborative team of enthusiastic clinicians?
Are you curious about new therapy modalities?
Do you want control over your schedule so your life can be balanced?
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your skills by leading groups, facilitating workshops, or supervising interns/Limited Permits?
YES? Then check out our website for more details!
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
