In the recent interview ‘NAVIGATING LIFE WITH YOUR THERAPIST’, Dr. Tony Meiners shares, “I always say I think we are all the experts in our own lives.” Click in to watch the full interview… INTERVIEW WITH DR. TONY MEINERS, PSYD I think sometimes in this field there’s kind of this hierarchy of like psychologist, doctor, therapist, whatever, and then client down here, you know? And that kind of creates a little bit of a disconnect sometimes. And I think what I really try and do is kind of even the playing field. Sometimes I see it as like clients are kind of coming to just consult with me. Y ..read more

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Published by Smith College Studies of Social Work, Kristen L. Zaleski, PhD, LCSW, Daniel K. Johnson, MSW, and Jessica T Klein, LCSW contribute:  Grounding Judith Herman’s Trauma Theory within Interpersonal Neuroscience and Evidence-Based Practice Modalities for Trauma Treatment READ NOW Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355 Submit The post Neurobiology of Trauma appeared first on The Mental Health Collective ..read more

Explore our ‘Guide to Managing Mental Health Through the Holidays’ to navigate a successful gathering season. Click through below to read what our leading therapists at The Mental Health Collective had to share. A MENTAL HEALTH PLAN FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS WRITTEN BY: DR. TONY MEINERS, PSYD For some, family gatherings are anticipated with excitement. For others, they can bring about stress and emotional challenges. Whether it’s the pressure to meet expectations, unresolved conflicts, or simply the dynamics of diverse personalities coming together, these gatherings can sometimes take a toll o ..read more

The holiday season is a time often filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, amidst the festivities, this time of year can exacerbate existing mental health challenges–leaving many people overwhelmed and exhausted. During the holidays, it is common for individuals to experience increased anxiety relating to stressors such as social obligations, financial strain, changes in typical routines, and increased expectations. For some, the holiday season can also intensify feelings of isolation and loneliness. At The Collective, we believe it is important to explore a cope ahead plan ..read more

For some, family gatherings are anticipated with excitement. For others, they can bring about stress and emotional challenges. Whether it’s the pressure to meet expectations, unresolved conflicts, or simply the dynamics of diverse personalities coming together, these gatherings can sometimes take a toll on your mental well-being. As we approach the holiday season, it is crucial to take actionable steps to prioritize your mental health. In this blog post, we will explore ways to prepare a mental health plan before a family gathering and provide practical tips to help you navigate these occasi ..read more

NAVIGATING TRIGGERS & COPING STRATEGIES The holiday season is advertised as a time filled with joy, festivities, and quality with loved ones. However, it can also be a time of heightened stress and emotional overwhelm, particularly for those who have experienced trauma in their past. Understanding how ones body responds to holiday stress is the key to managing the holidays with success.    FAMILY GATHERINGS One source of stress that can be triggering for individuals with PTSD during the holiday season is the emphasis on family gatherings. For those who have experienced trauma w ..read more

CHANGE BEGINS WITH SAYING YES TO LIFE :: AN INTERVIEW WITH IRIS G-THRASH, LCSW The more we participate in life, the more joy we’re going to experience, but also new opportunities are gonna come our way that we would never have imagined, ’cause we work so much out fear. WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO? So many times, we are wanting to understand why do we do what we do? Or we’re saying we wanna change something in our lives, but that’s where we stop. You know, we stop at curiosity, and then we don’t put any action into it. And for things to change, you have to do something. You have to move, be it ph ..read more

CORE ORGANIZERS + SENSORIMOTOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AN INTERVIEW WITH CLINICAL THERAPIST BRIAN GOLDSTEIN, MA, LMFT RETURNING TO MINDFULNESS By bringing awareness to the body, I’m going to help one, because I’m gonna notice things on somebody’s body and I’m gonna kinda comment that. First, I’m normally gonna contact the narrative, like what they’re saying, because contacting the body and pointing out like, “Hey, I noticed I know when you say this, “your shoulder kinda raises, huh?” That might be too intense for someone at the beginning, so I kinda work that in and kinda see how they’re responding. I ..read more

CORE ORGANIZERS + SENSORIMOTOR PSYCHOTHERAPY AN INTERVIEW WITH CLINICAL THERAPIST BRIAN GOLDSTEIN, MA, LMFT RETURNING TO MINDFULNESS By bringing awareness to the body, I’m going to help one, because I’m gonna notice things on somebody’s body and I’m gonna kinda comment that. First, I’m normally gonna contact the narrative, like what they’re saying, because contacting the body and pointing out like, “Hey, I noticed I know when you say this, “your shoulder kinda raises, huh?” That might be too intense for someone at the beginning, so I kinda work that in and kinda see how they’re responding. I ..read more