{Behind the Scenes}: How Can I Get My Child To Stop Touching Me?!

December 12, 2018 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

Question from our community:

"My 3 year old has an obsession with a mole on my arm. It's a raised mole, and he rub his finger around in a circle on it. I'd love to get him to stop because it's slowly driving me insane. But, honestly, I'm getting touched out! I don’t blame him because it seems like a sensory issue but this needs to stop! What can I do?”

Repeat After Me: Repetition is your friend. Repetition is your friend.

November 14, 2018 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

One trick is to having something sink in is to repeat it.

3 BIG Reasons Why You Should NOT Use the ACE Questionnaire

October 12, 2018 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

I am often asked if I would recommend an organization using the ACE Questionnaire. Generally folks are asking because they are interested in screening for trauma in some way. Which is so fabulous! The question is a great one. But here's why using the ACE questionnaire is not a good idea.

One Way to Use Your Power To Offer Better Choices

September 12, 2018 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

Clients and patients come back when they trust us. They show up (early even!) for appointments when there is trust. They follow recommendations and ask for suggestions, when there is trust. For clients with a trauma history, trust is everything. When you take steps to trauma-sensitize your practice, you are building trust with people who really need it.