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In this dramatized therapy session you meet Clara, an 11-year-old girl receiving trauma-focused psychotherapy to treat symptoms associated with a history of sexual abuse by her mother’s then live-in boyfriend, Michael. In this video, Clara participates in her third treatment session and works with the therapist, Dr. Damion Grasso, PhD, to share and process her memory of the abuse. Clara’s growing discomfort is evident as she tells about the first time Michael abused her. As she begins to explain how the abuse progressed, Clara becomes overtly distressed and in a climactic moment, leaps onto and embraces the therapist. The therapist gently reestablishes physical boundaries while supporting Clara and facilitating diaphragmatic breathing. In processing Clara’s experience, we learn that what Clara needed most in that moment was support. The therapist explains that being able to recognize when she needs support and to ask for it will be instrumental to her ability to effectively cope with these feelings. The therapist emphasizes his determination to support Clara through this process. The scenario illustrates the complexity of the therapeutic relationship and the balance therapists must achieve for effectively supporting traumatized patients while also maintaining healthy boundaries. --- Welcome to the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders (CTDTD) — a national center committed to transforming care for children and families impacted by trauma. We provide high-quality, no-cost resources for educators, trainers, and professionals in practice or training. 🎥 About This Series: The Developmental Trauma Disorder: Identifying Critical Moments and Healing Complex Trauma Video Series offers clinicians, counselors, and other helpers valuable insights into recognizing and navigating the most difficult crises and turning points in therapy with traumatized children and families. Each video features a dramatized scene where youth and caregiver roles are portrayed by actors — but the therapists are real professionals. Viewers witness how therapists manage key moments in session to support healing from the deep emotional and relational impacts of complex trauma. This series is produced by the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders, a proud partner of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). 📚 Explore Our Therapy Film Library: We’ve built a unique collection of over 50 powerful therapy films that bring to life what trauma-informed psychotherapy looks like — featuring children, youth, and young adults navigating recovery from adversity, with caregivers and therapists by their side. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or student, we invite you to explore this library, use these tools in your practice, and join us in advancing trauma-informed care. 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 Learn more: https://developmental-trauma.org 📺 Watch more videos:    / @ctdtd   📸 Instagram: @developmental__trauma 💼 LinkedIn:   / center-for-the-treatment-of-developmental-...   📘 NCTSN Webinar Series: https://learn.nctsn.org/course/index.... ⚠️ Content Warning: This video contains dramatized scenes portraying trauma and emotional distress that may be triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with the impacts of trauma, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or visit our resources for educational tools and information. --- #CTDTD #developmentaltrauma #traumainformedcare #mentalhealthprofessionals #childtrauma #traumatherapy #therapisttraining #HealingThroughStorytelling #NCTSN