Kerri Green, MFT

Kerri Green, MFT A Somatic Psychotherapist in Oakland, CA. Kerri Green, MFT works with trauma, PTSD, the inner critic, relationships, & major life changes.

Check out this workshop facilitated by White Noise Collective and sponsored by SURJ Bay Area.
09/25/2020

Check out this workshop facilitated by White Noise Collective and sponsored by SURJ Bay Area.

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Life is in the transitions - check out this inspiring, non-linear perspective on life stages and changes:
09/10/2020

Life is in the transitions - check out this inspiring, non-linear perspective on life stages and changes:

"If I were to sum up what I learned after five years of working on this book, it is this: Transitions work. When life gets us stuck, a life transition is the means of getting unstuck."

The cultural pressure that leads us to apologize for the way we look hasn’t changed.
05/23/2020

The cultural pressure that leads us to apologize for the way we look hasn’t changed.

Why are women bemoaning their hair, clothing choices and more, even during a pandemic?

Sharing this FREE online trauma support and education series : "Trauma can be Healed!" Starts APRIL 12!
04/09/2020

Sharing this FREE online trauma support and education series : "Trauma can be Healed!" Starts APRIL 12!

Luminous Healing Center offers trauma recovery support that harnesses the power of mind, body, spirit, and community to heal trauma.. Given these current challenging times that can invoke fear and...

25 excellent ideas for mental health self-care during "stay at home" orders! I've been working on many of these with my ...
04/05/2020

25 excellent ideas for mental health self-care during "stay at home" orders! I've been working on many of these with my clients, and this article really brings it all together.

After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate my advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all.  I can't control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can contribute this. 

One of the most common questions I hear from abuse survivors is "How did I let this happen to me?" All kinds of toxic re...
08/04/2019

One of the most common questions I hear from abuse survivors is "How did I let this happen to me?" All kinds of toxic relationships can take a toll on self-esteem, and often lead the abused person to believe that they are the ones at fault. Survivors end up not only feeling hurt, but confused and emotionally traumatized.

One of the most common things I hear from survivors of psychological abuse is their confusion about why they didn't notice the red flags sooner in the relationship. It doesn't matter if the

Here's a nice review of the "I Statement" - an important communication skill for avoiding the "attack and defend cycle" ...
09/11/2018

Here's a nice review of the "I Statement" - an important communication skill for avoiding the "attack and defend cycle" that so many partners, families, and friends get stuck in.

"I" messages or "I" statements—an important tool in assertive communication—can help get your needs met while also showing the other party mutual respect.

I like this article outlining some warning signs of burnout, and a few easy ways you can tend to your well-being. Need a...
07/22/2018

I like this article outlining some warning signs of burnout, and a few easy ways you can tend to your well-being. Need a little extra help managing stress and overwhelm? Contact me to see if therapy could be a supportive resource for you.

Unchecked stress can wreak havoc on your well-being. These are the warning signs that you’re heading toward burnout plus six steps to manage your stress.

Did you know that one confusing feature of “gaslighting” is that the abuser may not have full awareness of their behavio...
03/22/2018

Did you know that one confusing feature of “gaslighting” is that the abuser may not have full awareness of their behaviors? This can cause further denials on the part of the abusive person, which then creates additional self-doubt for the abused person.

Being able to evaluate your own reality is critical in this situation. As this author says, you may have to re-build your sense of reality “from the ground up” - because the abusive person may never be willing, or able, to validate it for you.

The term ‘gaslighting’ refers to a form of control and manipulation which is often associated with the narcissists and psychopaths. Experts define the term as “the use of deflection and distraction and blame by one person to hide some truth, or to benefit in some way at the cost of another.”...

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