Summer Forlenza is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, where she runs a private practice specializing in EMDR therapy for trauma recovery. Summer is a practicing therapist specializing in trauma recovery since.

On This episode of the Vault we dive into different types of trauma that may impact our lives. In my research with High Functioning Depression, many people don’t realize how much painful past experiences may impact their present situations. Many people cope with the collective trauma of 2020 by spending hours online doom scrolling, spending or engaging in habits that are not healthy. Others may overwork and spend their time hyper focused on their careers and academics rather than processing their trauma because they are avoiding the trauma. Avoidance and busying oneself is a trauma responds that many
are not aware of. On this episode of The Vault, Summer and I discuss ways to process Trauma in a healthy and more sustainable way.

Summer Forlenza received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine
University in 2018 and has been a practicing therapist specializing in trauma recovery since then. In addition to her clinical work, Summer is an online content creator who offers workshops, workbooks, and webinars for folks looking for practical and actionable skills to manage their mental health.

Listen in as we discuss:

 Coping with Trauma.
 Coping with High Functioning Depression
 What is EMDR
 What are tools for coping with trauma?
 How to cope with trauma responses
 How to talk to others about trauma
 Generational Trauma
 How to Ask For Help and Support

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