Transform trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult relationships through skilled therapy that enhances emotional intelligence for yourself or your child(ren). Incorporating mindfulness practices alongside trauma therapy can lead to profound healing and personal growth.
I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities that can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety and authentic empowerment for you in the therapy process. Through mindfulness practices, Developmental Mindfulness guides you through a progression of somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels using strategically selected treatment modalities. This approach synthesizes what I have learned in workshops with Peter A. Levine (author of Waking the Tiger and creator of Somatic Experiencing), Janina Fisher (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, based on the work of Pat Ogden, co-author of the book Trauma and the Body), and Dick Schwarz (Internal Family Systems), along with some of my own creations. My work also emphasizes the development of emotional intelligence as a key component of trauma therapy. Additionally, I have been authorized to teach the foundations of qigong by Dale Strawhacker, LicA and Master of qigong and T'ai Chi, who was trained in China. You can learn more about me on my Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pamela-j-clements-scotts-valley-ca/353957
I have created an office suite in the back of my house, designed to facilitate the development of emotional intelligence in the process of mastering somatic and cognitive mindfulness, .
This comfy sofa not only offers a view of the rest of the office but also overlooks the back garden, creating a serene environment conducive to our work. On particularly lovely days, the sliding glass door will be open, allowing for fresh air that enhances the calming effects of trauma therapy.
Here you can see my extensive collection of sand tray figurines, which are often used in trauma therapy, along with the dollhouse and other materials that support mindfulness practices and enhance emotional intelligence.
This cabinet holds materials for art and play therapy, which are essential in developing emotional intelligence and incorporating mindfulness practices. It includes classic board games that offer great therapeutic value for adults as well. The sand tray, found on the left, is a vital tool in trauma therapy.
This restroom is available for your use as needed, offering a moment of mindfulness practices during your time in the office suite. The shoji screen marks this end of the office, providing a space that encourages emotional intelligence in our interactions, even in a setting that may sometimes require trauma therapy.