Babette brings together a unique blend of cutting edge theory and practice which is grounded in a wealth of experience and common sense. I love her approach to dealing with trauma as it not only offers clients safe and effective options when dealing with their experience of trauma but also empowers them to find and trust what works best for them. It's therapy as it should be!!
These concepts originated with me--that's why I chose this clip. "Brakes" developed in reaction to anxious times of watching myself and others slide downhill with no way to stop. The Cola demo evolved as a sidenote to that when a traInee ran to a class with a soda in her backpack. As I jokingly guided her in opening it without overflow the analogy was born.
Nice work, Babette. The simple metaphors are powerful. But I would love to see Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing approach credited as I understand it has informed a lot of your work - particularly in the areas of "freeze" and "titration", i.e. a little bit at a time.
Peter Levine (among others) has inspired several aspects of my thinking and my work. I credit him liberally in all of my books and trainings--also during this 2-day program, though not within this 8 minute excerpted clip.
This is the most reassuring information I have ever seen or read for helping PTSD. I am going to ask my therapist to see this and to read Babette's books with me.
I agree with Paul on all counts. Counsellors with London Underground working with drivers traumatised by train suicides use this approach to great effect. I am looking forward to the new 8 Keys book for self-helpers, i'll be recommending it to my clients.
Excellent lesson. Trauma is easily re-stimulated in therapy, but Babette's work shows therapists how to prevent re-traumatizing a client. Read her books. They're as clear and helpful as this video.
now i want to drink that coke..
sivko23 1 year ago
Excellent short clip on making trauma work safe. Really liked the simplicity and power of the analogies.
LizaLuptons 1 year ago
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copperpaint 2 years ago
Babette brings together a unique blend of cutting edge theory and practice which is grounded in a wealth of experience and common sense. I love her approach to dealing with trauma as it not only offers clients safe and effective options when dealing with their experience of trauma but also empowers them to find and trust what works best for them. It's therapy as it should be!!
Patriciabds 2 years ago
These concepts originated with me--that's why I chose this clip. "Brakes" developed in reaction to anxious times of watching myself and others slide downhill with no way to stop. The Cola demo evolved as a sidenote to that when a traInee ran to a class with a soda in her backpack. As I jokingly guided her in opening it without overflow the analogy was born.
babette100 2 years ago
Nice work, Babette. The simple metaphors are powerful. But I would love to see Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing approach credited as I understand it has informed a lot of your work - particularly in the areas of "freeze" and "titration", i.e. a little bit at a time.
kanganic 2 years ago
Peter Levine (among others) has inspired several aspects of my thinking and my work. I credit him liberally in all of my books and trainings--also during this 2-day program, though not within this 8 minute excerpted clip.
babette100 2 years ago
This is the most reassuring information I have ever seen or read for helping PTSD. I am going to ask my therapist to see this and to read Babette's books with me.
terfav100 2 years ago
I agree with Paul on all counts. Counsellors with London Underground working with drivers traumatised by train suicides use this approach to great effect. I am looking forward to the new 8 Keys book for self-helpers, i'll be recommending it to my clients.
radixmg 2 years ago
Excellent lesson. Trauma is easily re-stimulated in therapy, but Babette's work shows therapists how to prevent re-traumatizing a client. Read her books. They're as clear and helpful as this video.
PaulaHeartland 2 years ago
Great analogy. Makes a lot of sense that I need to be contained to open up safely. Thank you!!
200karin 2 years ago