This new 4-part workshop series provides a foundational understanding of how trauma profoundly impacts the body, influencing the nervous system and overall well-being. It explores the physiological effects of trauma, with a particular focus on childhood trauma as a lens for understanding the complexities of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Participants will also gain practical tools for managing intense emotions that can be challenging to navigate when living with C-PTSD.
Open to adults of all genders and backgrounds, this series welcomes anyone with a trauma history of any kind who wants to deepen their understanding of how trauma shapes their lives.
This workshop series is a required foundational experience for those considering the From Silence to Strength: Navigating the Sexual Trauma Narrative group. While participation in the series is required for those entering the process group, there is no obligation to continue beyond the workshop. The series also offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to assess their readiness for more profound trauma work.
Participants may attend individual sessions based on their interests or enroll in the entire series.
Space is limited, so contact us today to register!
Cost per series:
$120
Schedule:
Time, day, and start date are determined based on group enrollment and participant needs.
Eligibility: Anyone can join. Please note this is a prerequisite for the From Silence to Strength: Navigating the Sexual Trauma Narrative.
Christie has been a practicing therapist since graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work in 2007. She became a Clinical Social Worker in 2010 after completing her post-graduate clinical hours at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Allegheny County’s sexual violence crisis and treatment center. While initially focused on the treatment of sexual violence over the lifespan, Christie has expanded over her years in practice to treating trauma in many of its varying forms, including from accidents, illnesses, traumatic loss, domestic and intimate partner violence, traumatic birth, combat exposure, and moral injury. Christie specializes in the treatment of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C- PTSD) and in the many ways trauma survivors adapt their lives to cope with the overwhelming experiences inherent to ongoing Post Traumatic Stress.
Christie transitioned to private practice for several years before beginning a four-year journey with a local Vet Center near Pittsburgh, which is part of the Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System. This is where her love for group therapy really began. It was here that she had the opportunity to develop and pilot a curriculum for group therapy for Military Sexual Trauma survivors. She adapted the curriculum for all sexual trauma survivors once returning to private practice in 2021.
Christie currently works full time as a private practice therapist providing individual, romantic partner(s), and group therapies. She is also fully trained in the use of EMDR as a tool in the recovery process.
Olivia graduated from Carlow University in 2010 and has worked as a therapist in a variety of settings since. Olivia started her career in BHRS /autism services and mobile therapy, provided school based therapy in the Pittsburgh Public School and, continued to work in Forensic outpatient providing rehabilitative counseling to offenders. She found her internship at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape to be the most influential to her career and has focused her clinical practice on counseling survivors of abuse and has expanded working experience in working with treating trauma in many of its varying forms, including from accidents, illnesses, traumatic loss, domestic and intimate partner violence. Olivia finds supporting survivors on their healing journey has been an immense privilege and honor.
Olivia is a fully Certified EMDR counselor and holds an International Certified Gambling Counseling Certification. In her free time, Olivia enjoys connecting with friends and family, reading books, spending time in nature, baking, learning new hobbies, and spending time with her dog , Indy.
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