by admin | Aug 23, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Clair Miller
Written by therapist Clair Miller Therapy as healing One of the best parts of this job is hearing people’s stories. I love stories in general, but I especially love hearing someone’s “story” as a whole – their narrative and the way they make sense of the life... ![[VIDEO] African American Teens in Foster Care](https://i2.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Candace McWhinnie, Video & Audio
Hosted by therapist Alexandra Hoerr Candace is a clinical resident at Optimum Joy talking with Alex about The Mental Health Crisis in the Foster Care System. Alex and Candace unpack stories about trauma that connect to systematic oppression in our world and further... 
by admin | May 27, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Clair Miller
Written by therapist Clair Miller Defense mechanisms get a bad rap, but what are they really? Defense mechanisms are often misunderstood, but if we take the time to understand what they are and why we have them, I think we’d grow to appreciate their purpose. ... 
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Abuse & Trauma, Elise Champanhet
Whenever someone asks me about my approach to therapy, I talk about therapy in terms of stories. I’ve always loved hearing other people’s stories. Each person has a story that is unique to them which has influenced how they live their lives today. As a... ![[VIDEO] DR. Quistad – Religious Abuse & Spiritual Manipulation](https://i1.wp.com/optimumjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/New-Hires-2.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Abuse & Trauma, Video & Audio
Dr. Anna Quistad (called Dr. Q around these parts), joins Optimum Joy founder Alexandra Hoerr to discuss the complexities of religious abuse and spiritual manipulation in church contexts. Dr. Quistad focused her doctoral dissertation on the complex trauma which... 
by admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Abuse & Trauma, Clair Miller, Mental Health & Wellbeing
In the last few years, #metoo has become a part of the vernacular here in the US, and seemingly throughout much of the world. In an effort to show solidarity with survivors – and bring some much needed attention to the rampant culture of sexual harassment and...
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