Fellow Therapists:

You know that sinking feeling when you see that name on your schedule?

The client with multiple diagnoses, extensive trauma history, and emotional dysregulation that seems to shift by the minute. Your heart races because you genuinely want to help - but you feel lost, underprepared, and honestly? A little scared you might make things worse!

What if complexity didn't have to mean chaotic? Gain instant access to your free E-Book...

Working with Complex Clinical Presentations:

A Trauma Therapy Introduction for Psychotherapists

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Inside Your Free Guide:

Everything You Need to Thrive

Complete Framework Overview
Herman's 3-phase model explained in practical, actionable terms
Assessment Guidelines
How to determine which phase your client is in (and when they're ready to progress)
Intervention Matching
Specific tools and techniques for each phase, including how to integrate multiple modalities
Boundary Scripts
Real examples of what to say when clients test limits or cross boundaries
Self-Care Strategies
Protect yourself from vicarious trauma while remaining open to growth
Ethics & Risk Management
Navigate duty to warn, mandatory reporting, and documentation with complex cases
Quick Reference Tables
At-a-glance guides for modality integration and risk assessment

16 pages of practical, evidence-based guidance you can use immediately

About the Authors

Emily Bushell MA RCT CCS and

Lori McIsaac Bewsher MSW RSW

Are experienced trauma therapists and trainers at the Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute. They've helped hundreds of clinicians develop confidence and competence in

complex trauma work.

About Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute (MITI)

We're dedicated to supporting mental health professionals through evidence-based training and resources.

Our mission is to help therapists feel confident and competent in their most challenging work.

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