Amy Penny, LCSW

07/01/2022

WE need to learn to practice self acceptance and love.

ℹ🌿 [INFOGRAPHIC] A 5-STEP PROCESS FOR TRANSFORMING SHAME WITH SELF-COMPASSION | BY NICABM

As practitioners, we know how transformative self-compassion can be – especially when it comes to healing shame.

But here’s the thing – when a client is deeply rooted in shame, the very idea of being kind to themselves can feel undeserved and uncomfortable, even unnatural.

So what if we could give them a step-by-step process to help them move beyond these common blocks to self-compassion?

Below, NICABM created a free tool for practitioners to share with clients that breaks down the 5 key steps for transforming shame with self-compassion.

Read full article:
https://www.nicabm.com/a-5-step-process-for-transforming-shame-with-self-compassion/

06/26/2022

Feeling emotions is more than okay, it is healthy and normal.

06/23/2022

There is no time table for grief. It’s a sign we loved 🙂

06/16/2022

06/13/2022

Getting help is the first step to recovery

06/11/2022

Luckily the brain can be rewires through therapy, especially emdr!

06/10/2022

Great post!

05/25/2022

With all the tragedy that is happening, it’s a good reminder to stay grateful and grounded. Mental health is important.

05/21/2022

Childhood trauma literally rewires the brain,

ℹ️🌿 4 WAYS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CHANGES A CHILD'S BRAIN AND BODY |

Children don’t magically “get over” trauma when they turn 18.

Trauma, toxic stress, and adverse childhood experiences permanently change a child’s body and brain, which can have serious, lifelong consequences, according to a recent report from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

Read full article:
https://salud-america.org/4-ways-childhood-trauma-changes-childs-brain-body/

05/18/2022

Taking a leap can be scary but the payoff can be hugely rewarding!