Navigating No-Go Zones: How to Provide Trauma-Informed Care with Varying Levels of Client Readiness with Dr. Laurie Gallo

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Affirming Minds podcast, host Shaina Siber, LCSW welcomes Dr. Laurie Gallo, a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma recovery and healing. Together, they explore the fundamental principles of trauma-informed care, share practical therapeutic interventions, and discuss how clinicians can navigate client readiness when addressing trauma.

Dr. Gallo opens up about her personal connection to trauma work and her professional path and deep commitment to improving trauma services for underserved populations. Throughout the episode, Dr. Gallo and Shaina delve into important topics, including the balance between client autonomy and therapist guidance, as well as evidence-based trauma treatments like cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE).

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What You’ll Learn: 

• Participants will be able to list the core principles of trauma-informed care.
• Participants will be able to introduce treatment choices for clients with trauma experiences with varied levels of readiness.
• Participants will be able to develop at least one therapeutic intervention that can support client autonomy while addressing trauma.

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Connect with Laurie Gallo, PhD at https://actforthriving.com/

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Resources Mentioned:

1. Herman, J. Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.
2. van der Kolk, B. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.
3. Williams, M. T. & Zare, M. (2022). A psychometric investigation of racial trauma symptoms using a semi-structured clinical interview with a trauma checklist (UnRESTS). Chronic Stress, 6, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/24705470221145126
4. Everyday Discrimination Scale: Everyday Discrimination Scale | David R. Williams (harvard.edu) - https://scholar.harvard.edu/davidrwilliams/node/32397
5. Philadelphia ACES:https://www.philadelphiaaces.org/philadelphia-ace-survey
6. Zaccari B, Higgins M, Haywood TN, Patel M, Emerson D, Hubbard K, Loftis JM, Kelly UA. Yoga vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for Military Sexual Trauma-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Dec 1;6(12):e2344862. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44862. PMID: 38064219; PMCID: PMC10709771.
7. Trauma Informed Care: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/samhsas-concept-trauma-and-guidance-trauma-informed-approach/sma14-4884

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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The host, Shaina Siber-Sanderowitz, LCSW, is the Founder of Affirm Mental Health, an accredited CE provider. She receives financial compensation from Affirm Mental Health for the development and delivery of continuing education content. There are no other conflicts of interest to disclose.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for clinical training or treatment. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please reach out to a licensed professional.

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