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My hope in writing this book was not only to assure survivors and their loved ones that recovery is possible, but to back those claims up with comprehensive details and explanations about how it's done. Trauma and Resilience: Your Questions Answered is now available in hardcover and e-version, and can be bought at Books-A-Million, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and other bookstores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622344973739-7TKDTSXOOY9RFDUSBX0A/Rating.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/333aaff6-e7fb-434c-9ce3-9ab4ca6b27c3/Smaller+audiobook+cover.jfif Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622346041280-5FXWH19KB4BK7FQ97HBL/NGHlogo2017-small.png Home Hypnotherapy services for improving weight loss, self-confidence, smoking cessation, and many other goals. 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I’d be happy to answer them! Professors: I've been invited to speak to college classes for students in psychology and counseling programs about the experience and process of entering the field and developing a career as a counselor, and specifically about treatment of trauma. I've found this to be an absolute pleasure and would be happy to talk with you if you'd like me to have a similar discussion with your class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1736613887595-5W80D0ELMFAGTG3UAICN/unsplash-image-faEfWCdOKIg.jpg Consultation - Training for professionals in the IATP Narrative Exposure Therapy Method The International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) narrative exposure therapy method was designed by J. Eric Gentry, Ph.D., LMHC, a recognized leader and trainer of clinical traumatology. This method stands out with its focus on productive pacing, by maintaining a "relaxed muscle body" and processing trauma in a way that is productive without becoming overwhelming. It's a deliberately paced approach which integrates trauma memories and helps to transform the sensory fragments of the experience into a sequenced narrative, pairing exposure with relaxation. I was taught this method in the course of my training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Dr. Gentry kindly gave his permission for me to train this approach to others. Please contact me if you have any questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1631921970396-75S7ROFMLO4K8LYI43YY/unsplash-image-Hb6uWq0i4MI.jpg Consultation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1631923166295-LQ4JE7DUAUWP369S5XK1/unsplash-image-1hqHz9YNHxU.jpg Consultation - Education in self-hypnosis I was trained and certified as a hypnotherapist by the National Guild of Hypnotism in 2008, and was certified as a self-hypnosis instructor by the Mottin & Johnson Institute of Hypnosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1631923386358-3ZDEJ5ZUTL4M8XNIYMQ1/unsplash-image-YRMWVcdyhmI.jpg Consultation - Other speaking engagements I've been a guest speaker at several community events about the impact of PTSD and effective treatments for trauma in adults and children. Please don't hesitate to call if you would like to discuss your event and the topic you'd like presented. https://www.journeysmh.com/termsofuse daily 0.75 2023-01-02 https://www.journeysmh.com/privacy daily 0.75 2023-01-02 https://www.journeysmh.com/eft daily 0.75 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622400626539-CQSUW4SKDSNTMNTT5676/unsplash-image-fwTQCaqamQk.jpg Emotional Freedom Technique Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) https://www.journeysmh.com/iatp daily 0.75 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622400856553-XZ3BZ13T6EGB472UD5HF/unsplash-image-XrSzacdYbtQ.jpg IATP Narrative Exposure Therapy Method IATP Narrative Exposure Therapy Method https://www.journeysmh.com/announcements daily 0.75 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/9b3f79f6-6089-4ce4-96a0-2ccd317b6380/Audiobook+cover.jpg Media / Announcements Trauma and Resilience: Your Questions Answered is now available on audiobook through Audible, Amazon.com and ITunes! Click here to listen to a preview on Audible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1903727a-e121-4252-b5cb-8d03421e36fd/Maine+Author%27s+Book+Festival.png Media / Announcements Come see me and other local authors at this year’s Bangor Authors’ Book Fair and Literary Festival! Held at the Bangor Public Library on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 to 3:00. From their Facebook page: “Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children's books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show. Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved! This event is organized and hosted by Christopher Packard, the Bangor Authors' Collaborative, Author of Mythical Creatures of Maine in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library.” The program schedule of events and more information is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1103444720712952 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1732996228920-B4O8JKSWR2HDESAA0QGL/unsplash-image-qbc3Zmxw0G8.jpg Media / Announcements Collaboration with the Ukrainian Psychotherapeutic League On 11/30/24, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Psychotherapeutic League, I provided a webinar on the foundational methods of PTSD treatment, how we can build resilience even when trauma is still happening, and a trauma treatment approach called the International Association of Trauma Professionals’ Narrative Exposure Therapy Method. I'm without words. This was an opportunity to speak to a community of people who have demonstrated more courage and resilience than I could ever hope to imagine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1662737130572-K9O4MVIUDKKZM4XP5R0T/unsplash-image-OaPksPcVp50.jpg Media / Announcements “Maine Calling: Ways to use resilience to survive and thrive after suffering trauma” I joined Maine Public Radio for an hour-long talk about trauma recovery for their Maine Calling series. It was live and we took quite a few calls in the second half. I was so grateful for the opportunity to join the discussion and happy to have met such a wonderful group of people! https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2022-09-02/ways-to-use-resilience-to-survive-and-thrive-after-suffering-trauma Or listen on: NPR: https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s495/audio/2022/09/mc-fri-090222.mp3?sc=siteplayer&aw_0_1st.playerid=siteplayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1662743329371-BBR19UC8DV6IA9KXVFAN/unsplash-image-cWqE6i7a_7A.jpg Media / Announcements Recovery and growth from the trauma of 9/11 I was contacted by a journalist named Cat Lafuente, who had lost her father in the 9/11 attacks and wanted to collaborate for a piece she was writing. Cat’s story of her recovery is incredible, and it was an honor to be involved. https://extendatouch.com/blog/my-dad-died-on-9-11-and-his-body-was-never-found-heres-how-im-caring-for-my-mental-health-20-years-later/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622596767452-WOGNY1P1TZ0Z134VRWOZ/Book.jpg Media / Announcements Trauma holds a widespread presence. It runs rampant in our communities, our neighborhoods, and our families. Unfortunately, many of us have first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be haunted by memories of physical, emotional or sexual abuse, of terrible accidents, or of events in military service, among other things. Despite how prevalent trauma is in our society, a lot of survivors feel very alone in what they've been through, and in what they have to endure on a regular basis. My hope in writing this book was not only to assure survivors and their loved ones that recovery is possible, but to back those claims up with comprehensive details and explanations about how it's done. Trauma and Resilience: Your Questions Answered is now available in hardcover and e-version, and can be bought at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million and other bookstores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1622598148166-8CDRFYHWAYXQBQ6LRUO3/Rating.png Media / Announcements - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.journeysmh.com/cpt daily 0.75 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1624060662473-40JIYPBHO6VFR21UPUAC/unsplash-image-uz99fpQScpg.jpg Cognitive Processing Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) https://www.journeysmh.com/ifst daily 0.75 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b2fffcf2978c553b68f322/1743097364907-I5RE30VV5WGGH04LP1JM/unsplash-image-T4-_zzN0tKA.jpg