Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Helping Trauma Therapists Manage Vicarious Trauma and Build Sustainable Careers—While Staying Human First I’m Dr. Jenny Hughes, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective. Here you’ll find: -Practical tools to navigate vicarious trauma and prevent burnout -Real stories from the therapy room that normalize your experience -Evidence-based techniques for resilience -Permission to stay human while doing sacred work Being human is your greatest professional strength. These weekly videos keep you grounded, connected, and energized so you can keep doing life-changing work—and live a life that feels good off the clock. 📧 Connect: [email protected] 🌐 Learn more: braveproviders.com New videos every week!

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The Supervision Trauma Therapists Actually Need

The Supervision Trauma Therapists Actually Need Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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8 Ways to Build Vicarious Resilience Into Your Team Culture

8 Ways to Build Vicarious Resilience Into Your Team Culture Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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9 Reasons 'Just Take Time Off' Fails Trauma Therapists

9 Reasons 'Just Take Time Off' Fails Trauma Therapists Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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12 Green Flags Your Consultation Group Is Actually Safe

12 Green Flags Your Consultation Group Is Actually Safe Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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15 Examples of Vicarious Resilience You Can Start Noticing This Week

15 Examples of Vicarious Resilience You Can Start Noticing This Week Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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7 Questions Trauma Therapists Should Ask Themselves to Track Vicarious Resilience

7 Questions Trauma Therapists Should Ask Themselves to Track Vicarious Resilience Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Signs Vicarious Trauma Is Showing Up (and it’s NOT burnout)

Signs Vicarious Trauma Is Showing Up (and it’s NOT burnout) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The Nervous System Trap Therapists Aren't Talking About

The Nervous System Trap Therapists Aren't Talking About Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy Explained by a Trauma Psychologist

Accelerated Resolution Therapy Explained by a Trauma Psychologist Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Why IFS Is Becoming the Therapy Everyone's Talking About

Why IFS Is Becoming the Therapy Everyone's Talking About Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The Biggest Misconception About Trauma Therapy

The Biggest Misconception About Trauma Therapy Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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This Therapy Will Change How You Think About Trauma Forever

This Therapy Will Change How You Think About Trauma Forever Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The BRAVE Method: Taming Vicarious Trauma Before It Breaks You

The BRAVE Method: Taming Vicarious Trauma Before It Breaks You Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The Future of Trauma Therapy: Brainspotting

The Future of Trauma Therapy: Brainspotting Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Your Brain Knows It's Over, But Your Body Doesn't: Here's Why

Your Brain Knows It's Over, But Your Body Doesn't: Here's Why Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

226 views - 3 months ago

Best Trauma Therapy Training for Therapists (EMDR, CPT, IFS & More)

Best Trauma Therapy Training for Therapists (EMDR, CPT, IFS & More) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

311 views - 3 months ago

Word of the Year for Trauma Therapists: A Flexible Alternative to Resolutions

Word of the Year for Trauma Therapists: A Flexible Alternative to Resolutions Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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I Found The Word Of The Year

I Found The Word Of The Year Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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My 2025 5 Holiday Wishes for Trauma Therapists: Healing from Burnout and Vicarious Trauma

My 2025 5 Holiday Wishes for Trauma Therapists: Healing from Burnout and Vicarious Trauma Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The Holiday Survival Guide for Trauma Therapists

The Holiday Survival Guide for Trauma Therapists Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

57 views - 4 months ago

My AI Predictions for Therapists in 2026

My AI Predictions for Therapists in 2026 Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

176 views - 4 months ago

How Trauma Changes Your Mind and Body With Carla Shohet

How Trauma Changes Your Mind and Body With Carla Shohet Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

67 views - 4 months ago

Burnout warning signs trauma therapists should never ignore

Burnout warning signs trauma therapists should never ignore Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

62 views - 5 months ago

What is EMDR therapy? an interview with Katie Grant

What is EMDR therapy? an interview with Katie Grant Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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How Therapists Can Stay Regulated During Trauma Sessions, with Lynn Fraser

How Therapists Can Stay Regulated During Trauma Sessions, with Lynn Fraser Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

195 views - 5 months ago

Before the Trauma Work: What We Keep Skipping with Rachel Grant, MA

Before the Trauma Work: What We Keep Skipping with Rachel Grant, MA Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Therapists with Chronic Conditions: Boundaries, Burnout & Sustainable Practice

Therapists with Chronic Conditions: Boundaries, Burnout & Sustainable Practice Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

38 views - 6 months ago

The SHOCKING Truth About Being Honest with Clients

The SHOCKING Truth About Being Honest with Clients Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

122 views - 6 months ago

Therapist Boundaries: Are You Doing It Wrong?

Therapist Boundaries: Are You Doing It Wrong? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Why Therapist Neutrality Is Failing Right Now (And What to Do Instead)

Why Therapist Neutrality Is Failing Right Now (And What to Do Instead) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

62 views - 6 months ago

Is It Unprofessional to Cry in Session? What Every Trauma Therapist Needs to Know

Is It Unprofessional to Cry in Session? What Every Trauma Therapist Needs to Know Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

50 views - 7 months ago

When Therapist Spaces Aren’t Safe: Why It Hurts More Than We Expect

When Therapist Spaces Aren’t Safe: Why It Hurts More Than We Expect Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

155 views - 7 months ago

You Shouldn't be a Therapist if This Affects You" What That Comment Got So Wrong

You Shouldn't be a Therapist if This Affects You" What That Comment Got So Wrong Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

516 views - 7 months ago

When a Client Dies: An Interview with Khara Croswaite, LPC

When a Client Dies: An Interview with Khara Croswaite, LPC Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

262 views - 7 months ago

What Happens When Trauma Therapists Heal Together? (Inside a Brainspotting Intensive)

What Happens When Trauma Therapists Heal Together? (Inside a Brainspotting Intensive) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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You’re Not Broken—You’re Burned Out: A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Human in Trauma Work

You’re Not Broken—You’re Burned Out: A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Human in Trauma Work Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

57 views - 8 months ago

Therapist Burnout Starts with Disconnection: Here’s the First Step Back

Therapist Burnout Starts with Disconnection: Here’s the First Step Back Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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White Knuckling Through Sessions? Try This In-Session Reset for Trauma Therapists

White Knuckling Through Sessions? Try This In-Session Reset for Trauma Therapists Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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What Is Vicarious Resilience?

What Is Vicarious Resilience? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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When a Therapist Grieves: How I Let My Grief Into the Room

When a Therapist Grieves: How I Let My Grief Into the Room Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

199 views - 9 months ago

When You’re Not Sure You Can keep being a trauma therapist

When You’re Not Sure You Can keep being a trauma therapist Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

54 views - 9 months ago

Feeling Drained After Sessions? 3 Reasons to Start Naming Vicarious Trauma Now

Feeling Drained After Sessions? 3 Reasons to Start Naming Vicarious Trauma Now Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Is It Compassion Fatigue or Vicarious Trauma?

Is It Compassion Fatigue or Vicarious Trauma? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Why It’s So Hard for Trauma Therapists to Celebrate Wins (and How to Start)

Why It’s So Hard for Trauma Therapists to Celebrate Wins (and How to Start) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

111 views - 10 months ago

What Systems Actually Help Trauma Therapists (Without Burning You Out)

What Systems Actually Help Trauma Therapists (Without Burning You Out) Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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What Rest Can’t Fix: Summer Support for Trauma Therapists

What Rest Can’t Fix: Summer Support for Trauma Therapists Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Summer Slowdown for Therapists: How to Rest Without Losing Momentum

Summer Slowdown for Therapists: How to Rest Without Losing Momentum Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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What If You’re Already Resilient? Rethinking Vicarious Resilience as a Trauma Therapist

What If You’re Already Resilient? Rethinking Vicarious Resilience as a Trauma Therapist Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Prioritizing Mental Health as Trauma Therapist: A Nervous System Perspective

Prioritizing Mental Health as Trauma Therapist: A Nervous System Perspective Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

55 views - 11 months ago

Why Peer Support Is Mental Health Care

Why Peer Support Is Mental Health Care Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Burned Out or Vicarious Trauma? What Every Trauma Therapist Needs to Know

Burned Out or Vicarious Trauma? What Every Trauma Therapist Needs to Know Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Mental Health Awareness Month is for Therapists too!

Mental Health Awareness Month is for Therapists too! Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The Ripple Effect of Resilience: How supporting other trauma therapists helps us all

The Ripple Effect of Resilience: How supporting other trauma therapists helps us all Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Why Equity Matters for Trauma therapists?

Why Equity Matters for Trauma therapists? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The System Is Failing Trauma Therapists, What to do about it?

The System Is Failing Trauma Therapists, What to do about it? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Stop Carrying Vicarious Trauma Alone | BRAVE’s Reach 100 Drive Explained

Stop Carrying Vicarious Trauma Alone | BRAVE’s Reach 100 Drive Explained Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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As Trauma Therapists, You Need Community. Why?

As Trauma Therapists, You Need Community. Why? Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Resilience and Career Sustainability

Resilience and Career Sustainability Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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Why Trauma Teams Thrive and BurnOut

Why Trauma Teams Thrive and BurnOut Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

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The 3 Cs of Building Team Resilience

The 3 Cs of Building Team Resilience Jenny Hughes, PhD and BRAVE Providers

37 views - 1 year ago