Episode 10 - Re-authoring Stories of Shame and Guilt with Melinda Paige

The Reframe

My guest is Dr. Melinda Paige, founder of The Trauma Competency Institute and a nationally recognized trauma expert. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia, with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in trauma-focused counseling. Dr. Paige has delivered presentations and trainings on trauma competency, throughout the United States, and received the American Counseling Association Professional Development Award in 2018.

Dr. Paige recounts challenges she experienced in her early work with survivors of trauma, discusses the fundamental elements of effective trauma work, highlights the value of systemic approaches to treating trauma, explains how advances in neuroscience and neurobiology have improved trauma-focused interventions, and describes her practices for safeguarding against burnout and promoting personal wellness.

For additional trauma information and resources, visit: The Trauma Competency Institute and Dr. Paige's Facebook Community Forum