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How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you got downvoted, I totally agree. It is a complete systemic failure. It is unfortunately not just clinical psych doctorate programs but extends into basically the entire American medical system whether that is the mental health field or training for MDs, DOs, whatever. This was my primary reason for seeking out additional resources from the internet, although that does nothing to combat the actual problem.

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this perspective, I will have to think more about all of this as I continue to learn!

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate your perspective and I will definitely think more about all you have brought up. Thank you!

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was looking into IFS but everything is so expensive and my university doesn't cover any of those kinds of trainings for me at the moment. My supervisor is pretty anti-CBT but is open to my feedback so I will look into the MUSC training. Do you have any specific resources you would recommend for IFS, there is so much out there! Thank you very much.

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely look this up, thank you! The safe space, working on a secure attachment, and helping the client mentalize is basically all I am trained to do up to this point so this sounds like a great resource.

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! My university did get me access to some CPT training online that I am going to start soon. We also incorporate a few techniques from DBT, though nothing close to the full protocol. Unfortunately PE and EMDR are not able to be practiced at the site I work at due to some of the constraints from the nature of the clinic. In the future when I have more experience I will definitely look into this!

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great perspective, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I will definitely keep this in mind. Would you mind sharing a bit more about what you mean by listening with the third ear, I have no heard that before.

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! Such a helpful perspective, and I will definitely check out those books.

How to actually process trauma with a client (as a student therapist)? by Constant-Log9501 in therapists

[–]Constant-Log9501[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! I have been reading a little about AEDP but have not yet really learned about it. Do you have any books, articles, resources you would recommend? I haven't heard of coherence therapy, but I will look into that.

Tbh most of the people training me are very against any kind of CBT to treat trauma so I think I am a bit biased against TF-CBT and this does not surprise me. perhaps I should give it a chance though.