An interview with Chrissy Gillmore about the primacy of client strengths, resilience, and culture in healing trauma, and how a pathology-focused approach can result in bad therapy. Plus, Carrie and Ben explore the controversy behind the APA Clinical Practice Guidelines for PTSD and discuss whether being trauma-informed is an ethical requirement, clever marketing, or both. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Introduction: 0:00 - 17:09 Part One: 17:09 - 1:01:26 Part Two: 1:01:26 - 1:25:13 Very Bad Therapy: Website / Facebook / Tell Us Your Story Ben Fineman | Counseling and Psychotherapy (Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333) Show Notes: Donate to KidsCan Chrissy Gillmore's Website Better Results: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Therapeutic Effectiveness Kaupapa Māori Model of Practice: Tihei-wā - Mauri Ora Clinical Practice Guidelines: Beneficial Development or Bad Therapy? Selling Bad Therapy to Trauma Victims What does losing your keys have in common with the treatment of trauma? Relationships and Responsiveness in the Psychological Treatment of Trauma: The Tragedy of the APA Clinical Practice Guideline The Reality of Navigating the Mental Health System as a Black Woman 10 Guided-Meditation Videos by Latinas to Help Us Cope With Stress and Anxiety Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS)
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