You keep working hard, pushing through, and thinking - if I just do this everything will be okay, but there’s always another this and ultimately not much changes. It may be time to stop thinking alone and start thinking together. Perspective is defined as a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality.
It may be time to look at your pain and difficulties from a more novel perspective which can lead to new patterns of thinking about one’s internal world and new patterns of relating to others and the external world around you.
Does it feel like you’re spinning your wheels constantly?
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Feelings of worthlessness, shame, and guilt
How complex trauma may show up in your day-to-day life
Complex trauma is defined as the exposure to multiple, often interrelated forms of traumatic experiences AND the difficulties that arise as a result of adapting to or surviving these experiences. When one has experienced complex trauma/PTSD they often feel very confused about why they act and react in the manner they do. It can feel out of your control and in stark contrast to how you want to respond to and treat others.
therapy for
Complex Trauma & PTSD
Difficulty understanding and controlling your emotions
Finding it hard to trust and feel connected with other people
Engaging in self-destructive and self-sabotaging behaviors
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Feeling detached from or not in your body
how dissociation may show up in your day-to-day life
Dissociation is a word that is used to describe the disconnection or lack of connection between things usually associated with each other. This can look like sharing an event that was tremendously hurtful yet one has no emotions about it, or experiencing a physical injury but one doesn’t feel anything in their body. Dissociation can be seen as an alternative for an overwhelmed mind to escape from fear when there is no escape.
therapy for
Dissociative Disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Seeing the world as if you are detached; the world looks unreal, foggy, or far away
Experiencing significant gaps in memory around childhood or specific events lasting from hours to weeks to years
Feeling confused about who you are or feeling markedly different from another part of yourself
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I grew up in the Heart of Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana and love to visit for festivals, awesome Cajun food and music, and my family! I moved to Houston after graduating from USL (now called UL) and driving in Houston took a while to which to adjust! In high school and college, I listened to Heavy Metal music and 80’s Hair Bands, and I still love live music any chance I get. Now in addition to classic rock, I can’t get enough of funk, soul and R&B music thanks to my husband. I have four dogs and they are my most favorite creatures to spend time with. There’s nothing like a dog’s unconditional love! I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors, the beauty of nature, and taking care of my multitude of plants and flora at home and here in the office. Over a decade ago, I was a bit of an athlete and I trained for numerous endurance events completing several marathons and 100-mile Century Rides, as well as two Half Iron Man races (both times I was the last female to get out of the water). I accomplished this by joining various athletic groups and we ran, road bikes, and trained together, making long-lasting friendships. I like good food, numerous arts and crafts, and a good comedy or drama.
LCSW-S, CGP, CDWF, EMDR Certified, SEP, BASE-P, Brainspotting Certified
hi, I'm Jennifer Slaughter
The Window of Tolerance (WoT) is a term coined by Daniel J. Siegel, to describe the optimal emotional “zone” we can exist in, to best function and thrive in everyday life. On either side of the “optimal zone” are two other zones: the hyper-arousal zone and the hypo-arousal zone.
Developing a "window of tolerance" is especially critical for trauma survivors
The Window of Tolerance
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Joining a group of strangers can sound very intimidating at first, but group therapy can provide numerous benefits that individual therapy may not. Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. Talking and listening to others with diverse backgrounds and personalities can help to put your problems in perspective. By seeing how other people tackle problems and make changes, you can discover a whole range of strategies for facing your own concerns.
Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly about them to people they don't know well. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the only one struggling — but you're not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they're going through and realize you're not alone. When one group member is vulnerable, it can be contagious and result in a profound sense of acceptance and self-acceptance.
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I am a Relational Psychotherapist, which is based on the idea that relationships are essential to a person’s emotional well-being. It is common for relationship patterns outside of the therapy room to show up in the therapy room, which gives us an opportunity to explore those patterns and to practice new ways of relating and thinking. Our client-therapist relationship is vital to this process. When we are able to forge a strong, collaborative relationship based on trust, authenticity, and empathy, it can serve as a model for other relationships.
What does Relational Psychotherapy mean?
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In order to gain an even greater perspective on your current dilemma, it is very important to collaborate with some of your current mental health/health care professionals, such as an individual or family therapist, psychiatrist, or physician.
Referrals can also be provided for additional professionals necessary in establishing a cohesive and tailored team approach for each client.
CAN YOU SPEAK TO MY DOCTOR?
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I work with adolescents, ages 13 and above, and I can provide you with referrals to therapists that specialize in working with young children.
DO YOU WORK WITH CHILDREN?
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Parents and adolescents in the same family can both be treated (at my discretion); however, due to confidentiality issues, each client will need their own scheduled appointment time.
For family/couples therapy, each person will initially be seen separately before joint family/couples therapy sessions begin.
IF MY SON OR DAUGHTER IS BEING SEEN FOR AN APPOINTMENT, CAN I ALSO ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT?
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