Trauma, Self, and Healing
Trauma, Self, and Healing
“Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that is confident, curious, and calm, a Self that has been sheltered from destruction by the various protectors that have emerged in their efforts to ensure survival. Once those protectors trust that it is safe to separate, the Self will spontaneously emerge, and the parts can be enlisted in the healing process.”
― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
From the Blog
Alev Ates-Barlas, MS, MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Certified Trauma Specialist
Alev Ates-Barlas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified trauma specialist currently practicing in Ithaca, NY. She has worked extensively with individuals, couples and families in various therapeutic settings.
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She means a lot to my family. She has helped us see through the other side of very difficult times. Each of us have grown in our own ways with her encouragement when we were at out lowest. She will always be a special person for us.Your Content Goes Here
I have been going to Alev for a year and a half now and she is great! I started to see her because my husband was deployed overseas and I hit my breaking point. Also a few years back I lost my brother. Well what I am trying to say is if you lost someone or if you are an army wife, I would say she is the person to go see for help. She is great!
Working with Alev has been transformative. Her way of thinking is like no one I have worked with before. She thinks of things in a way that adds instant insight to any issue/event. Working with someone who challenges me has made it possible to progress significantly in just a short amount of time. I truly value all that we have accomplished.
