Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles

We don't know about you but our worry brains are in full gear! Let's break down and start taking steps for positive and empowered change. Did you know that worry actually does have utility? It’s a yellow flag to our system that says Uh oh! Something is wrong! Worry will grow when we don’t pay attention to that flag and begin to create an action plan. This next series of informational videos will unpack opportunities for changing worry, being in relationship with worry, and ...creating actionable steps to decrease and even stop our worry cycles. Join our CEO Dr. Kate in this video to explore how to understand the reason behind our worry (finding the WHY) so we can be empowered to start taking action. The goal of worry is to make us pay attention to something in order to make us take a step to change whatever the brain is noticing as a concerning piece of data.

We spent the morning with T Bone Burnett listening to his essay on white supremacy, race, and opportunity in America. Interwoven with his moving music - this is an incredible exploration on privilege, humanity, politics, and HUMANITY. It’s a free offering from Audible and we cannot recommend it enough. A 90 minute listen and a worthwhile exploration. ... #explore #expandyourmind #personalgrowthjourney #buildthefuture #personalgrowth #racisminamerica #racismisreal #whitesupremacy #bethechange #blacklivesmatter #bethechangeyouwanttosee #stopracism #tboneburnett #audible #audiblebooks #whiteprivilege #whiteprivilegeisreal #liveyourexcellence See more

What if it wasn’t revolutionary to treat yourself kindly and gently? What if it simply was the way you lived your life? Isn’t it time to love yourself the way you love others? ... #selfcare #selflove #selfcompassion #bethechange #liveyourbestlife #embraceyourself #embracethejourney #chooseyou #loveyou #loveyourbody #healingjourney #begentlewithyourself #begentle #havening #changeyourmindset #changeyourthoughts #recovery #traumahealing #traumarecovery #losangelestherapist @tarabrach See more

This is our literal breath by breath truth right now. Imagine a line that divides your habits into two kinds: One set of habits leads to 10x growth, and the other leads to no growth at all. They’re both just as hard to establish. So which do you choose? What are some current habits you’re ready to transform or commit 0% self-discipline to? The truth is that all of us are already 100% self-disciplined to our existing set of habits.... Dan Sullivan #motivation #success #discipline #transformation #lifetips #thefemps #LiveYourExcellence #DanSullivan #coronavirus #healthychoices #makehealthychoices #cptsd #ptsd #bethechange #selfempowerment #choosewisely #selflove #lifeskills #selflovejourney #changinghabits See more

Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Luckily, new insights from the world of neuroscience have empowered us to go beyond self-soothing and actually heal and build the brain we want. Self-healing in your hands! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month our CEO Dr. Kate Truitt has partnered with the awesome nonprofit Echo to lead our Resilient Duo workshop focused on teaching you how to harness the power of neuroscience to regulate, soothe, and BUILD a resilient brain. Join us at this Neuroscience & Havening Techniques workshop to learn how stressful events impact brain functioning and explore new opportunities for healing and growth. Dr. Kate will teach how to harness the power of neuroplasticity to develop a resilient brain and create sustainable healing.

Words cannot express the ache in our hearts that is a powerful combination of deep gratitude and incredible sorrow. Thank you for all your have done for humanity Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We will continue to walk the path you fought so hard to create. Your sacrifices and contributions will be carried in our hearts and will fuel our purpose forever more.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1999 and 2017 the age-adjusted suicide rate in the U.S. climbed 33 percent, from 10.5 to 14 deaths per 100,000 people. Rates of suicide in 2020 are estimated to double before the end of the year. The challenges of the COVID-19 present a whole new realm of risk factors for suicide. In fact, the requirements for safety during the pandemic render many of the protective factors against suicidal behavior difficult... if not impossible to obtain - factors such as connection with community, family, and social institutions, a sense of agency and an ability to make changes in ones life, as well as access to primary coping skills. If you are, or you a suspect a loved one is, struggling please ask the shame to step aside and lean into the courageous step to ask for help. These are unique and untenable times. Everyone is struggling. Know you are not alone. Reach out. We are here. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255; NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264

Doctors use a variety of different trauma therapy treatment options to help people deal with trauma and PTSD. Read on to learn more!

Don't forget your Self-Care! Taking care of yourself is vital for thriving the pandemic - especially for those struggling with pain or illness.