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PTSD Checklist

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DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). The person has experienced, or witnessed, or was confronted with an unusually traumatic event or events that involved a threat of death or serious injury, and the person felt intense fear or helplessness. Examples are found in veterans returning from war; people who have experienced a near fatal accident or one that involved a fatality; childhood abuse; sexual assault and domestic violence either experienced or witnessed as a child. EMDR is th...

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EMDR

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People who still experience noticeable distress when triggered by or actively remembering a traumatic event. Examples include childhood trauma, car accidents, war, sexual or physical assault, mental abuse, domestic violence, public humiliation. People who are aware that they have limiting beliefs that are blocking their abilities. People who are in training for a new skill. And in the book, EMDR: The Breakthrough Eye Movement Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma. Which is available as a book.

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Resources

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EMDR: The Breakthrough "Eye Movement" Therapy For Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, And Trauma. Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy. Tapping in: A Step-By-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation (Paperback). Tapping in: A Step-By-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation (Compact Disc). The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms.

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Links

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You can find the books and authors referenced on this site at Village Books, a community-based, independent bookstore located in the Historic Fairhaven District of Bellingham. The bookstore sells new, used, and bargain books as well as ebooks. Kathryn Fentress began writing for the Whatcom Watch in August, 2014. In her column, Unsung Heroes, she delights in finding and meeting those people whose stories so inspire all of us. Her recent pieces include:. Kurt Prassé and Bellingham Repair Café.

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Bio

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During that time, a new psychotherapy tool came on the scene that impressed Kathryn through the success her colleagues were reporting. Kathryn trained in EMDR. And added this powerful technique to her set of tools for dealing with the effects of trauma. She also trained with Carl Hollander in Psychodrama and took advanced courses in the use of hypnosis for healing abuse issues. Desiring to make a difference in the surrounding community, Kathryn trained to be a facilitator for Pachamama. In all her work, ...

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Home

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People have an enormous potential for healing and growth. My greatest joy comes from inspiring people to remember. The truth of who they really are.". Consider that the distress you may currently be experiencing is a reflection of this global awakening. In all her work, Kathryn emphasizes empowerment, self discovery, and the broadening of perspectives. She offers tools to work effectively with life’s challenges, techniques to deepen intimate relationships, strategies for healing the effects of trauma...

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Counseling for Couples

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Relationships, particularly intimate ones, have the potential for offering each person tremendous growth. These relationships can be the most fulfilling and the most challenging of human experiences. Since almost all of us have come from dysfunctional families, we need additional education and new role models in order to become successful partners. As with individual therapy, it is crucial that both parties feel comfortable with their counselor. Kathryn offers a free initial consultation to discuss y...

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Classes

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Kathryn Fentress has taught classes at the University of Montana, University of Colorado Boulder Graduate School, Naropa University, Whatcom Community College, Western Freedom University, and Whatcom Folk School. She is available to teach small classes of four to eight people by request. Classes are best arranged as a weekly two-hour workshop for eight weeks, though other arrangements will be considered. Celebrating Our Soul’s Essence. Playing in the Field of Infinite Possibilities.

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Strategies for Transitions

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As the world is changing, we have the wonderful opportunity to change our perspectives:. From isolation to connectedness. From personal and local concerns to being global citizens. From using and destroying nature to being nourished by nature. From waiting for others to solve the problems to self-responsibility. From helplessness to making a difference. From looking outside ourselves for answers to looking inside ourselves. From the ‘us and them’ attitude to we are all part of the same human family.