Why You're Confused About Trauma (And What Actually Matters)
“How do I treat PTSD differently than childhood abuse?”If you have ever asked this question in an RMT group, you aren’t alone—but you might be focusing on the wrong thing. In our profession, we’ve been taught to categorize trauma into boxes: combat, medical, sexual, or relational. This categorization often leads to “analysis paralysis,” leaving therapists second-guessing every word and touch.In this episode, Jamie Johnston breaks down why the source of the trauma matters much less than the mechanism in the nervous system. Whether a patient is a combat veteran or a trans person who has experienced discrimination, a dysregulated nervous […]
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As the creator of the site, I hope you like what you're reading. I'm a Registered Massage Therapist in Victoria BC, former Massage college clinical supervisor, First Responder instructor, hockey fan and Firefighter. Come hang out on the facebook page, where we can share some ideas about how to improve the perception of the Massage Therapy industry.
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