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Julie Phelan, PhD, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor and Social Psychologist
Complex PTSD
A brief description of the diagnostic criteria for CPTSD vs. PTSD.
Somatic Resources
An ever-expanding list of somatic techniques that seem to help shift nervous system state and improve well-being.
Placebo Effect
The neurobiology underpinning the placebo response. Super geeky but interesting (imho).
Activating the Vagus Nerve
A variety of ways to activate the vagus nerve and shift out of fight or flight towards a calmer state of being.
The Physiological Response to Trauma and its Implications for Counseling
A very nerdy summary of the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts counseling.
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