Understanding Trauma and Healing: Wendy Castelino on Self-Compassion and EMDR Therapy

In this conversation trauma expert Wendy Castellano shares her journey into trauma therapy and the various modalities she employs. They discuss the importance of therapist wellbeing, the different categories of trauma, and the effectiveness of therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Exposure Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR. Wendy emphasizes the significance of understanding trauma, the need for ongoing education in mental health, and the power of compassion in healing. The conversation concludes with insights on the responsibility of therapists and the importance of mental health education.

Takeaways

• Wendy Castellano is a trauma expert with diverse therapeutic training.
• Therapists must prioritize their own wellbeing to effectively help clients.
• Trauma can be categorized into acute distress, PTSD, and complex PTSD.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors.
• Narrative Exposure Therapy helps individuals process their trauma through storytelling.
• Compassion-Focused Therapy emphasizes self-kindness and emotional regulation.
• EMDR is an effective method for processing traumatic memories.
• Multiple therapeutic modalities can enhance treatment outcomes for trauma.
• Mental health education is crucial for empowering individuals to seek help.
• Therapy is a privilege and a responsibility that requires proper training.

Sound Bites

• "Mindfulness can bring up more anxiety."
• "It's never too small to deal with."
• "You can actually be free of that."

About Wendy Castelino
Wendy Castelino has been a Psychotherapist for over thirty-five years.  She is an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and an Accredited EMDR Therapist. She provides a range of therapies designed to be very effective.  Due to her level of experience and training, Wendy is able to provide strategies that work and can make a lot of difference to people’s lives.  Wendy  is dedicated to providing a transformational experience for people.  She has studied a range of therapies and has specialised in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed Therapy, in order to provide high quality therapy to individuals. 

Website: https://wendycastelino.com/

About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
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