The Intersection of Traditional and Alternative Healing in Trauma Treatment Featuring Maureen Clancy EP 126

Welcome to another episode! Today we’re speaking with Maureen Clancy, a licensed clinical social worker and group practice owner who specializes in working with women, queer, and nonbinary individuals who have suffered childhood trauma. 

Maureen shares how alternative healing modalities can support both your patients and clients and your business. 

Challenging Conventional Therapy:

• Encouragement for therapists to question their hesitations about alternative healing methods.
• The impact of institutional pressures, white supremacy, and licensing board concerns on therapeutic practices.

Licensing and Insurance Constraints:

• How these factors influence therapists’ approach to treatment.
• The importance of ethical and legal considerations in adopting alternative payment methods.

Acceptance of Alternative Healing Modalities:

• Discussion around the lack of mainstream acceptance for practices like mindfulness and Reiki.
• The role of informed consent when integrating these practices into therapy.

Therapists’ Resistance vs. Client Demand:

• Recognizing the conflict between clinicians’ concerns over licensure and clients’ preferences for integrative approaches.
• Building trust through the inclusion of alternative healing methods.

Integrating Services for Practice Growth:

• Sharing positive experiences and insights on combining therapy with services like Reiki.
• Suggestions for therapists to package alternative healing with traditional therapy for revenue enhancement.

Non-Linear Healing and Comprehensive Packages:

• Considering the non-linear nature of healing, especially for trauma survivors.

Healing and the LGBTQ Community:

• Acknowledging the growing support for the LGBTQ community in the US.
• The belief that individuals who have healed can better support others in their healing journey.

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Maureen’s Bio:

Maureen Clancy is a licensed therapist and trauma expert with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping women navigate significant life changes and childhood trauma. She is the creator of the Gate Passages Framework, a structured, bottom-up approach to trauma healing and life transitions. Certified in EMDR and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and AEDP, Maureen integrates Reiki, Tarot, and flower essences into her therapeutic practice for a holistic approach to healing.

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