Author & Educator
Specialty mental health caregiving and complex trauma
Strengthening You – New Book
A guide for those who care for persons with complex trauma
In this unique guide focused on supporting partners, friends and family members, Heather addresses the importance of caring for the emotions of those who support. This 40-page downloadable provides an understanding of the importance of emotional care, offers insight into the most common emotional challenges of supporters, and provides simple guidance as to how to build the inner resources loved ones need.
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Heather’s writing continues to be very beneficial to individuals and families needing support and resources to address trauma and mental health challenges.
Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, CDWF
Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing
Articles
Podcast interview – Finding support for partners & families of trauma survivors
I was so happy to be invited back on Therapy Chat this July (2021). We covered a lot of ground during our discussion so I won’t say too much about it here other than, I…
Secondary traumatic stress and being a partner to a person with CPTSD
If you are in a relationship with a trauma survivor and you are worried about secondary traumatic stress, you are not alone. Concerns about secondary trauma or secondary traumatic stress (STS) are among the main…
My partner has complex trauma and the lack of diagnosis affects me too
If your partner, friend or family member has complex trauma, the lack of formal a cPTSD diagnosis can affect you too. There are several ways it may affect you: Medical and mental health practitioners may…
7 reasons I am excited to tell you about Trauma Chat podcast – interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, CDWF
I am always so happy when I come across clear, easy to understand, practical and (bonus) free information on trauma and mental health. I am even more excited when this information provides direction as to…
Complex PTSD & the need for better family support – interview with Dr Manuel P Stadtmann
I recently came across a series of research articles focused on complex post traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD or CPTSD) and the daily life experiences of those with the diagnosis and their relatives. As you…