Tamara Ashley, Licensed Professional Counselor

08/14/2024

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Website Launched www.RRT-moving-forward.com

07/17/2024

Some of you may know that I've built my counseling career on a therapeutic approach called Rapid Resolution Therapy. I love RRT. When it's a good fit, it works quickly, gently, and effectively to heal trauma (and other things). I love the work I've been able to do, and the difference I've been able to make for my clients using this modality. I do a lot of work with survivors of sexual trauma.

Unfortunately, I'm not posting to tell you how great RRT is.

I've just helped file a sexual misconduct complaint against the founder of RRT, Jon Connelly, to his licensing board in Florida. He was my teacher and mentor, and someone I considered a friend.

I've spoken to multiple women and have heard many credible allegations of sexual misconduct ranging from sexual harassment, to non-consensual sexual actions done to women when they are in trance states, and other sexual misconduct with clients and with other women he has power or authority over, some of which could count as felony misconduct. I now believe he has been preying on women for years, that he is continuing to do so currently, and that he is dangerous. I'd like to get the word out to protect other women. So anyway, if you'd like a concrete way to support survivors of sexual violence, you are welcome to sign this petition, and feel free to share it with others.

Purpose of Petition The purpose of this petition is to inform Jon Connelly, his staff, leadership, officers, board members, and other Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) community members that we, the undersigned, are no longer willing to stay silent regarding ethical and sexual misconduct of Jon Connell...

10/16/2019

07/02/2019

By Bessel van der Kolk - My hope for the field of trauma treatment is that we learn how to help people bring their imaginations more fully to bear on their possibilities. More recently, we’ve been exploring the capacity to rewire brains that are stuck in freeze and terror and develop a sense of se...

05/24/2019

Going to Momocon? Take This is a great organization that offers quiet rooms to get away during the convention. The rooms are staffed by mental health clinicians, who can provide mental health information and resources if needed. It’s open for anyone who needs to get some quiet, and you don’t have to interact with anyone unless you’d like to.

To any MomoCon attendees: Take This has an AFK room at the con all weekend. It's a quiet room staffed by clinicians (our own Karen Corry being one of them) and volunteers to allow you a place to get away from the hectic, chaos that is a con. It's great for anyone who struggles with anxiety, social anxiety, sensory processing, etc. and gives your brain a place to take a break. It also has information about mental health resources and how to find a therapist.

How are you spending your holiday weekend?

05/19/2019

We're still celebrating with a focus on . This image speaks volumes on the layers of maternal mental health. We need providers, community members, advocates, birth workers, doulas, midwives, family members, spouses, partners, mental health providers, and most importantly equitable health and social policies for our Black Mamas to thrive physically and emotionally before, during & after pregnancy.

05/10/2019

Birth trauma is more common than people realize. It can happen even with births that appear to be routine and uneventful, if the mother didn't feel safe, respected, and supported. Trauma isn't a sign of weakness—it's a treatable injury, and help is available!

The sickness and loss I experienced with my last pregnancy came flooding back in waves of anxiety, panic and fear

04/04/2019

Support groups can make a huge difference for women with postpartum depression and anxiety. New motherhood can be so isolating, and connection can help. And if you’ve experienced a birth as traumatic, or if aspects of it have been haunting you, come to see me. Relief from birth trauma can come quickly— typically within 1-3 sessions.

Join us *TONIGHT*, April 4th from 6:30-8:00pm for our Postpartum Support Group! 🤱

600 Professional Drive, Suite 200, Lawrencville, GA 30046

Our Postpartum Support Group is designed to be a safe, non-judgmental place to work through your concerns. If you are experiencing feelings of despair, feelings of guilt or inadequacy, insomnia, fixation on thoughts or images, panic or anxiety, thoughts of su***de, this group is for you!

Email or call Tanya Thomas at tthomas@greaterlifecounseling.com or 678.935.6127

04/01/2019

I'm so grateful to Elizabeth Smart for sharing her story. Her peace, strength, and joy are a powerful illustration of the fact that trauma survivors can heal and thrive.

03/27/2019

“When PTSD is discussed,” Dr. Kaysen explained, “It’s often presented as something that is a permanent state of being, rather than as a response to an injury that can be alleviated, and potentially cured using the right treatments.”

“For trauma survivors and their loved ones, you are not alone. Healing from trauma is not only possible, it’s probable with effective intervention.”

For those trauma survivors who are not yet ready to come in for formal mental health treatment, there are free, research-based resources that are readily available to anyone with access to a computer.