by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Nov 26, 2018 | Trauma
In response to last weeks blog on Power and Control in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), I wanted to take a minute to discuss 8 aspects of non-violent relationships. When we are able to feel safe in relationships, we are able to create greater intimacy through...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Nov 16, 2018 | Trauma
As a therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, I have worked with many survivors of domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) who come into my office unsure of the abuse that is present. I hear a lot “Well he hasn’t hit me so it must...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Nov 5, 2018 | Trauma
After a recent training with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk based on his book “The Body Keeps the Score”, I walked away with several take-a-ways. His training reinforced to a greater extent, the science behind attachment and trauma. One study suggested that a child being...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Oct 12, 2018 | Anxiety, Trauma
As a therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, one concept I became acutely familiar with in my training and in my work with patients is the idea of attachment. I remember having a mentor who shared with me once that the most important aspect of...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Sep 25, 2018 | Suicidal Thinking, Torrance, Trauma
In my work as a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, I feel one important part of treatment is helping my patients understand how trauma affects the brain and body. Often people will come into session reporting they walk around feeling...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Sep 2, 2018 | Torrance, Trauma
In my work as a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, I have worked with many who struggle with ongoing issues of intimacy and vulnerability in relationships. Often when we have a history of being hurt, whether by a former partner or in our...
