Designer Practice Podcast: A Private Practice Podcast for Therapists and Counsellors 95. How to Recognize Stuckness in Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma with Charity Lui
Dec 17, 2024
Charity Lui, a registered clinical social worker specializing in trauma and anxiety at Calm River Therapy, shares insights on recognizing stuckness in trauma-affected clients. She discusses the nuances between major and minor trauma, including generational effects on healing. Charity emphasizes key indicators of client stagnation that therapists should identify for effective support. The conversation also highlights EMDR as a vital therapeutic tool and the importance of creating a trustworthy referral network among trauma specialists.
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Trauma Is How We're Changed
- Trauma changes us individually; it's not just the event but how we adapt.
- Lack of childhood safety and support can make recovery from trauma harder.
Spotting Trauma Stuckness
- Recognize stuckness by clients failing to improve despite therapy or lacking clear goals.
- Notice clients with low tolerance for distress who can't use mindfulness or cognitive strategies effectively.
Use Trauma-Specific Therapies
- Use trauma-specific therapies like EMDR and internal family systems for stuck clients.
- EMDR involves bilateral stimulation to process root trauma causes, beyond just symptom management.