Narrative Therapy

Watch this video of a therapist describing how narrative and focus changes meaning when telling the story of our lives.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Watch this short video that gives a concise overview of the value of MI in helping clients make change in their lives.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Watch this video about the DBT skills of Radical Acceptance and Distress Tolerance

Solutions-Focused Therapy

Watch this slightly more academic video description of how Solution Focused Therapy can benefit clients.

Polyvagal Theory

Watch this excellent description of polyvagal theory and how it relates to trauma and nervous system regulation.

Structural Dissociation Theory

Watch trauma expert Janina Fisher outline how the theory of structural dissociation informs trauma therapy and "parts work."

Structural Dissociation and the Body in Therapy

Watch Sensorimotor Psychotherapy founder, Dr. Pat Ogden, explain how structural dissociation looks in the body and body awareness can be used in treatment of trauma.

"The Body Keeps the Score"

Watch this video of Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk explaining the Big Idea behind his ground breaking book.

Attachment Theory

Watch this educational video on attachment theory and how they develop

Trauma Can Lead to Addiction

Watch Dr. Gabor Mate make the connection between trauma and addiction.

Erickson's 8 stages of Development

Watch this video explaining Erik Erickson's 8 stages of development, a key concept in understanding trauma.

Moral Injury

Watch this video describing different kinds of moral injury experienced by veterans and service members.

Calming Anxiety Through the Parasympathetic Response

Watch this video about how to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

5 Ways to Regulate Your Vagus Nerve

Watch this video on 5 ways to regulate the vagus nerve.

Regulating Your Nervous System Throughout the Day

Watch this video on ways to calm your nervous system throughout the day.

Wise Mind (DBT)

Watch this DBT video describing Wise Mind, Emotional Mind, and Rational Mind.

No Bad Parts (IFS)

Watch this video detailing how IFS "parts work" is not about good or bad parts, but rather about adaptation.

Cognitive Distortions (CBT)

Watch this video on common Cognitive Distortions identified in CBT