Professional Quality of Life for Trauma Therapists with Dr. Jennifer Vasquez
Transforming Trauma
Brad Kammer
4.4 • 131 Ratings
🗓️ 18 May 2022
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
Dr. Jena Vasquez, LCSW-S, NARM Therapist, SEP, Yoga Therapist and Instructor, professor and researcher recently completed her doctoral dissertation, Meaning Making: Understanding Professional Quality of Life for NARM Trained Trauma Therapists, one of the first research studies on how professional training in trauma impacts quality of life for trauma therapists. Dr. Vasquez specifically chose NARM to research, and throughout their conversation, she shares the findings of her research, including powerful quotes from those she studied.
Dr. Vasquez has worked in the field of trauma for many years and observed that so many of her colleagues and supervisees were getting burned out. She reflected on what resources were available and realized that those that went for further training in trauma seemed to fare better. In her search to better support fellow therapists and supervisees she began to hypothesize that there’s something in the NARM Training that can be beneficial for trauma therapists.
Dr. Vasquez shares a few powerful quotes from research subjects (i.e., NARM Therapists), including:
“I feel more joy in my work, and in my life personally.”
“Working with trauma is a difficult choice, and using NARM has allowed me to really stay in it without being in it in a way that’s impacting myself and my ability to be there and be present.”
“Not only is the modality effective, but it also supports me in being able to do the work and sustain it.”
Dr. Vasquez also shares about her own journey through the NARM Therapist Training, the impact this work and community had on her, and how she now integrates NARM into her teaching, supervision and clinical work.
We invite you to listen to the full episode to hear their full conversation and to learn more about Dr. Vasquez’ research and work with NARM.
About Dr. Vasquez: Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor (LCSW-S), Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM) Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT-C) Certified Yoga Therapist, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) with a specialization in developmental trauma. She integrates somatic psychotherapy and therapeutic yoga techniques to support her clients’ holistic healing. She co-founded the group practice Inspired Practice, LLC with her son, a fellow Social Worker, to provide psychotherapy and clinical supervision services.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Transforming Trauma Podcast. |
| 0:07.0 | Transforming Trauma is presented by the NARM Training Institute. |
| 0:11.0 | I'm your host, Emily Ruth, and I'm so glad you've joined us today. |
| 0:15.0 | Hi, Transforming Trauma listeners. |
| 0:17.0 | We're thrilled to share with you that the new NARM book is coming out on July 26. |
| 0:22.3 | The practical guide for healing developmental trauma using the neuroaffective relational model |
| 0:27.5 | to address adverse childhood experiences and resolve complex trauma is written by our very |
| 0:33.0 | own NARM creator, Dr. Lawrence Heller, and NARM Senior Trainer Brad Cammer. This book is designed to promote |
| 0:39.8 | personal and collective change. The intention is to make NARM accessible for anyone working |
| 0:45.2 | with or dealing with complex trauma. Using therapeutic examples and helpful exercises, |
| 0:50.3 | Brad and Larry demonstrate how NARM can serve as a catalyst to promote healing and post-traumatic growth. |
| 0:57.2 | Whether you are a mental health or other helping professional or simply interested in personal growth, |
| 1:02.2 | we hope you will find this book useful in your professional work and personal healing. |
| 1:06.9 | The practical guide for healing developmental trauma is available for pre-order now on Amazon |
| 1:11.9 | and other online book retailers. Please visit narmtraining.com forward slash books to stay up to date |
| 1:18.5 | on the latest news, promotions, and giveaways. And now for our interview. Dr. Jennifer |
| 1:25.5 | Vasquez is a licensed clinical social worker supervisor, |
| 1:29.1 | NARM therapist, somatic experiencing practitioner, yoga therapist, and instructor. |
| 1:34.7 | Dr. Vasquez is also the co-founder and clinical director of inspired practice, |
| 1:39.4 | a therapy practice in Austin, Texas, which offers a dynamic array of services such as clinical supervision, |
| 1:46.1 | psychotherapy, and yoga therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Dr. Vasquez draws |
| 1:53.0 | upon over 15 years of practice experience, and in this interview we talk about the research |
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