Description:

This presentation teaches an adaptation of the -empty-chair that targets trauma. Clients enact a dialogue  between the -experiencing and -self-stifling parts of the self to discover the true impacts of  trauma. Through a structured, step-wise process, clients move from less threatening to more threatening  material, eliciting emotions, needs, and desires that have been submerged due to trauma. Supportive  neuroscience research explains. Includes demonstration.

Educational Objectives:

1. 1. Describe the relationship between trauma and emotional dysfunction.
   2. Give a  scientific rationale for using experiential techniques with trauma.
   3. Given appropriate circumstances,  use empty-chair dialogue when trauma is the presenting problem.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*