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Mar 2024
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Window of Tolerance -An Essential Skill ...

Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam
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Talking about trauma can make things worse. I’m a therapist, and I know how valuable it CAN be to talk about trauma, but when you don’t understand your “Window of Tolerance” talking about trauma can backfire. In this podcast, we’ll talk about the three states of your nervous system, the two common pitfalls of trying to talk about trauma, and the practical sk ... Show More
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