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[Video] Arielle Schwartz: The “Treasure” Hidden Inside a Dysregulated Nervous System
Dr. Arielle Schwartz reframes "dysregulated" states as holding purpose — even a treasure — in this free video....
[Video] Rick Hanson: Why Therapy Outcomes Haven’t Improved in 40 Years
In this video, Rick Hanson shares a striking finding about therapy outcomes — and what he believes the field is missing....
[Video] Rick Hanson: Why Positive Experiences Don’t Always Lead to Lasting Change
Insights often fade without leaving a lasting trace. Rick Hanson explains why — and what to do about it....
[Video] Deran Young on Legacy Burdens, Collective Trauma, and Self-Compassion
A free video from Deran Young on legacy burdens, unlearning, and why self-compassion is where the work begins....
[Video] Dr. Chris Germer: Three Questions for Practicing Self-Compassion
Dr. Chris Germer shares three simple questions to help us practice self-compassion in difficult moments....
[Video] Dr. Chris Germer on How Clients Learn Self-Compassion
Dr. Chris Germer shares how therapists can help clients internalize self-compassion through relationship....
[Video] David Treleaven on Staying Regulated in Polarized Times
David Treleaven explores how collective stress can narrow the window of tolerance—and shares a simple practice for staying regulated and connected across difference....
[Video] When the World Feels Unsafe: Toxic Stress, Dysregulation, and Clinical Care (Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW, Rev.)
A grounded 14-minute dialogue with Raymond Rodriguez and Clarissa Cigrand on toxic stress, moral injury, dysregulation, clinical care....
[Video] Dr. Richard Schwartz on The Vicious Cycle of Shame — and How IFS Works with Stuckness
Richard Schwartz explores the cycle of shame in IFS—and how therapists can begin working with inner critics and protectors....
[Video] Richard Schwartz: When “Resistance” in Therapy Is Actually Protection
Richard Schwartz explains how IFS reframes “resistance” in therapy as the work of protective parts trying to keep clients safe....
[Video] Dr. Richard Schwartz with an 8 minute Introduction to IFS
Dr. Richard Schwartz offers a clear, 8-minute overview of how the IFS model understands trauma, parts, and the healing power of the Self....
[Video] Boundaries and Balancing Compassion for Self & Others
Dr. Jordan Quaglia explores how balancing compassion for self and others supports mindful, care-based boundaries....
[Video] Dr. Chris Germer: What is Shame?
Dr. Chris Germer offers helpful insight into the nature of shame, and how self-compassion is its opposite....
[Video] Peter Levine’s 90-Second Lesson on Pendulation and Trauma Release
Dr. Peter Levine explains how trauma held as contraction can gently expand into healing through pendulation....
[Video] Simple Stabilization Tools You Can Use With Clients Right Away
Dr. Chinwé Williams shares 3 somatic techniques to help clients regulate distress with safety and compassion....
[Video] Linda Thai on Shaking, Trauma, and Completing the Stress Response
In this short video, trauma therapist Linda Thai, LMSW, shares a striking example of how the nervous system instinctively knows how to complete a stress response....
[Video] Safe Embodiment: A 4-Minute Somatic Practice With Staci Haines
Staci Haines shares a gentle practice of tension and release—designed to help trauma survivors safely reconnect with their bodies....
Watch Our Full Interview w/ Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma and Healing in a Toxic Culture
In this 45 min. interview, Dr. Maté shares insights on the impact of trauma and stress in modern lifestyles, and how compassion heals. ...
[Video] Kristin Neff on Burnout and Self-Compassion
In this 9-minute video, Kristin Neff, PhD, offers insights into what exactly burnout is, and how self-compassion can be a powerful support for those experiencing it....
[Video] Guided Practice w/ Kristin Neff: Compassion With Equanimity
Dr. Kristin Neff guides a practice of balancing compassion for self and other, that is especially helpful for caregivers....