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Practice Updates and Offerings

5/25/2017

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It's hard to believe we are now entering summer season! The school year for us moms is rapidly coming to a close, while many of us continue to do the juggle dance of work and family year 'round...My first priority is always my family life, with focus on my 16 and 11 year old sons....they certainly keep me on my toes.

I am fortunate to be able to blend a very busy private practice with an active family life. Life doesn't slow down for me very often, and I do need to take intentional time off to replenish and fill my cup...which I will be doing this summer for sure. But before, a little update regarding the goings on at my office...From Andrea's Couch...



I have two primary practice specialties which address trauma and life cycle transitions. Most of you know that women's reproductive mental health is one of my loves. I work with many moms (and their families) who are struggling with perinatal depression/anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth), infertility, and women entering/in perimenopause. I also volunteer as a Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International whereby I provide resources and support for new moms who are looking for qualified mental health services during the childbearing year. It's my 11th year with this largest non-profit dedicated to women's reproductive mental health. I have historically provided trainings and also spoken at conferences for this practice specialty, which will continue to be a part of my practice offerings. I have also incorporated a newer practice specialty over the last 5-10 years...

 I discovered also that many of my general population clients had been exposed to narcissistic abuse (a specific form of emotional/psychological abuse) in love, work or family life domains. My most recent work has centered on helping those clients affected by narcissistic abuse in addition to supporting new and expecting parents in the transition to parenthood. Many of you know about my publications. I wrote an ebook entitled Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your LifeBlood After Narcissistic Abuse  . My ebook is available on Bookbaby to access via most online platforms for downloading. I will be updating a new edition over the summer with new resources and links, as well as finishing up a companion workbook for survivors, which I am proud to say, is trauma-informed. Many of you have read my articles for goodtherapy.org and The Minds Journal on subjects ranging from women's reproductive mental health, narcissistic abuse recovery, special needs parenting, grief and loss, expressive arts and trauma. Stay tuned for more publications on these topics and others. I am glad you are following me also on my blog here.


I wanted to update my readers about some new practice offerings on the pipeline coming up...since our world is becoming increasingly technological, I am working to increase my services telephonically and via webcam. Many of you know that I offer psychotherapy and life coaching via telehealth consultation/psychotherapy for those that are geographically far from my office. I am also in the process of uniting forces with another provider to co-facilitate an online support group for survivors of narcissistic abuse (in family of origin and also romantic relationships).

In addition, I am hopping on the podcast bandwagon as well, with the assistance of a cherished colleague. I am looking forward to interviewing many experts in various mental health specialties and sharing their wisdom with you.

I am also getting EMDR certified this year. I completed the first half of the 50 hour training...and I am so excited to utilize this modality in-office for my clients impacted by trauma.  One thing that unites all my clients, whether they are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, grief, loss, stress, etc...is trauma...EMDR is proven to be a very effective modality in helping people move through trauma. I also like to incorporate mindfulness based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) with expressive arts modalities, and other interventions. 

That's about it for now...sending you well wishes as you begin to enter the summer season...may you replenish, restore, and relax this summer. You deserve it!

Namaste,
Andrea Schneider, LCSW


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EMDR: A Trauma-Informed Approach

5/10/2017

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By Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW

I am excited to announce that I am in the process of being trained to provide EMDR for my in-person clients impacted by trauma. Whether single incident or chronic/long-term trauma, EMDR has been shown to be effective as a trauma-informed intervention for many client populations. If you'd like to know more about EMDR, please take a look at the following articles for more detailed information:

EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: goodtherapy.org 

Can You Benefit from EMDR Therapy? (PsychCentral)

What is EMDR? 
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EMDR and Complex-PTSD

Why EMDR Therapy Might Be Right For You 


If you'd like to consider EMDR as a trauma-informed intervention, discuss with your licensed mental health professional if EMDR may be appropriate for you. To practice EMDR, your mental health clinician needs to: 1) have a graduate degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work, 2) have a clinical license to practice psychotherapy, 3) and have taken the EMDRIA-approved Basic Training Course (which includes a total of 50 hours of lecture and experiential practicum, as well as supervised clinical consultation).  If someone offers you EMDR (i.e. like some "life coaches" I see hanging a shingle online) and that individual is not a licensed mental health therapist nor have they taken the EMDRIA-approved Basic Training, they are engaging in malpractice.  EMDR is an in-person intervention that is contraindicated for telehealth practice. 
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Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your LIfeBlood After Narcissistic Abuse

5/9/2017

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By Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW

Gaslighting. The Silent Treatment. Blame-Shifting. Push Pull. FOGging. Smear Campaign. Cognitive Dissonance....at long last, these terms are now common vernacular, thanks in part to DJT and his very public demonstration of how narcissistic abusers operate.  

In my psychotherapy practice, I work with survivors of emotional abuse, specifically narcissistic abuse, in love, work, and family. I wrote an ebook, entitled Soul Vampires: Reclaiming Your LIfeBlood After Narcissistic Abuse (2015), which is available on all major online platforms. It can be purchased (I might add, for a very reasonable price) at BookBaby.  What differentiates this concise and fact-filled book from others is that the author is a therapist and writes from a trauma-informed perspective, offering evidence-based tips for healing as well as several resources.  An updated version of the book will be available in the next year (with additional resources), as well as a companion survivor workbook with additional evidence-based trauma-informed interventions.  

It is important for survivors to receive compassionate, competent, and trauma-informed care from licensed mental health professionals who are trained in the clinical aspects narcissistic abuse recovery. With help, survivors heal and move into a place of thriving. There is hope for healing and reconfiguring a new life, free of emotional abuse.
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