In my work providing training, consultation and clinical supervision to a wide range of mental health and wellness providers, I get to hear about the self-defeating messages that are keeping them from showing up to their work with all of their integrity, authenticity and courage. These messages are rooted in the long held fears and shame triggers that undermine our self-worth and competence.
For providers who are new to conversations about trauma and oppression, a valuable beginner’s mind can be replaced by a harsh inner critic who derails the work before it even begins. This critic’s messages can keep really otherwise competent providers from talking with their clients, their colleagues or their supervisors about some of the most relevant material they have to work with: trauma, systemic oppression and the links between the two.
I’ve created a free downloadable worksheet: 5 Messages Keeping You From Being A Kick-Ass Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive Provider (& How To Resist Them!). In this free worksheet, I’ll introduce the most common messages I hear from providers. I'll also invite you to reflect on your own critical messages about trauma and oppression and the resources you have to resist them.
What are your biggest stumbling blocks around bringing the topics of trauma and oppression into your therapeutic relationships? Send me an email and let me know. I’d love to help you work through it so that your clients can benefit from this knowledge and you can have more ease in your work.
Together, we can unlearn our negative conditioning and show up for the work that is ours to do.
Heather Branham, LCSW
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