The Trauma Teacher

Why You Keep Feeling Anxious (Even When Life is Good)

Ever find yourself asking, “Why am I anxious when everything seems fine?”In this episode, we unpack what’s really going on when your nervous system won’t let you relax—even in calm moments. Drawing from the Trauma Model, I’ll help you understand how trauma wires the brain and body to stay in survival mode, why safety can feel threatening, and what you can do to create lasting calm.
What You’ll Learn:
How trauma creates chronic anxiety even in “safe” situations
Why peace can feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable
Tangible tools to calm your nervous system and build real safety in your life
🔗RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR HEALING JOURNEY:
Beyond Survival Mini Course
A powerful mini course designed to help you go beyond just coping. Learn why traditional anxiety tools often fall short and discover trauma-informed strategies that work with your nervous system. This is a must if you’re tired of surface-level fixes and want deep, lasting change.
Courageous Living Transformation Jumpstart
This 8 week intensive will help you break out of old trauma patterns, restore emotional balance, and finally feel like you’re living again. Perfect for those ready to shift out of chronic anxiety, overthinking, and people-pleasing and step into confidence, peace, and clarity.
The Trauma-Informed Membership
Your monthly dose of education, inspiration, and support. Inside the membership, you’ll find practical tools, CEU workshops, and a community of healing artists like you. Get the support you need to heal from trauma and support others in doing the same—without burnout.
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What is a Trauma Bond?

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that you know is unhealthy, but you just can’t seem to leave? You may be dealing with a trauma bond. In this episode, I break down what trauma bonds are and why they form.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What a trauma bond is and how it differs from a healthy attachment.
The psychological and biological reasons you feel stuck.
Join My Workshop: Understanding Trauma BondsWant to go deeper into this topic? Get expert guidance and tools to break free from unhealthy relationship cycles.👉 Click here to purchase the workshop
Join the Trauma-Informed MembershipGet exclusive access to ongoing trauma education, training, and support, including CEU workshops, community discussions, and practical tools for your sessions.Click here to join the membership
Become Trauma Model Certified with The Art of Healing TraumaIf you’re a therapist or coach ready to elevate your practice and become an expert in trauma recovery, this certification program is for you.Click here for more information on The Art of Healing Trauma
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Why Most Therapists Burn Out

Burnout is one of the biggest hidden struggles therapists and healers face—yet no one really talks about it until it’s too late. If you've ever felt exhausted, emotionally drained, or even questioned whether you can keep doing this work, you're not alone. But burnout isn’t just a byproduct of working in the mental health field—it’s a sign that something deeper needs to change.
In this episode, we break down the real reasons why most therapists burn out, including:✅ The hidden trauma response that keeps therapists stuck in exhaustion✅ Why the rescuer role leads to emotional depletion and prevents client healing✅ How to shift from over-identifying with clients to becoming a powerful Healing Artist✅ The key boundaries every therapist MUST set to sustain a thriving practice✅ Simple yet effective strategies to protect your energy while doing deep, meaningful work
Burnout is NOT a requirement for being a great therapist. There is a better way. Tune in now to learn how to prevent it and reclaim your passion for healing.
Resources:
💡 The Art of Healing Trauma – Become a certified Trauma Model Therapist and learn how to help your clients heal at the deepest level while building a sustainable, fulfilling practice. Click here to learn more.
🔥 The Courageous Living Transformation Journey – A 90-day experience for anyone who wants to break their own trauma patterns, reclaim their power, and lead with confidence in their personal and professional lives. Learn more here.
👋 Let’s Connect!Find me on Instagram @the.trauma.teacher 
About Me
I’m Janice Holland, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Certified Trauma Model Therapist, and the creator of The Art of Healing Trauma. I help therapists, coaches, and healers break free from burnout, master trauma recovery, and step into their power as Healing Artists. With years of experience in private practice, agency work, and trauma-focused training, I’ve seen firsthand how traditional therapy often keeps both clients and therapists stuck.
My mission? To revolutionize the way we approach trauma healing—so that both you and your clients thrive. Whether through certification, coaching, or transformative workshops, I’m here to help you create a practice (and life) that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and deeply impactful.
Let’s change the way healing happens. 🌿✨

What We Get Wrong In The Mental Health Industry

In this episode of The Trauma Teacher, Janice Holland dives into the blind spots of the mental health industry and explores what we’re getting wrong—and, more importantly, how we can fix it. From overemphasizing credentials and theories to neglecting our own healing and the human connection, this conversation is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you thrive as a healer while providing the best care for your clients.
Janice also shares how balancing personal growth with professional knowledge is key to creating transformative change for yourself and your clients. Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or healer, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach and inspire you to make meaningful shifts in your practice.
🔗 Links from this Episode:
💡 Join the Membership for trauma-informed education, resources, and community: [Click here to join]
✅ Get Certified in The Trauma Model and elevate your trauma expertise: [Get info here]
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Let’s continue the conversation—share your thoughts on Instagram, tag a fellow healer, and help us create a stronger, more balanced mental health field!

How to Manage Overwhelm in Sessions with Clients

Feeling overwhelmed in sessions is something every therapist experiences. When clients bring complex issues, it’s easy to feel scattered and unsure where to start.
In this episode, we explore why overwhelm happens—unpacking the root causes like emotional resonance, unclear goals, boundary blurring, and how trauma impacts mirror neurons. Understanding these patterns is the first step to reclaiming clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in your work.
Ready to go deeper?If you’re ready to move past overwhelm and become the grounded, empowered therapist your clients need, check out my workshop, "Quick Techniques to Manage Overwhelm in Session". This powerful workshop (with workbook included) will help you identify the type of clients who tend to overwhelm you, questions to ask yourself for clarity, and most importantly... the exact steps you need to take to empower yourself so you can confidently sit in session with any type of client.
 
Ready to get Trauma Model Certified? 
The Art of Healing Trauma gives you the tools to manage overwhelm, organize and prioritize client issues, and guide sessions with confidence. With a focus on trauma-informed techniques and practical frameworks, you’ll not only transform your work but also your own sense of fulfillment and ease as a healer... and add a certification to your credentials too!
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What to do when CBT isn't working

In this episode of The Trauma Teacher podcast, Janice Holland explains why clients often get stuck despite doing all the journal prompts, affirmations, manifestation techniques, and more. This powerful episode uncovers what’s happening behind the scenes and provides valuable insights into how to help clients break through the walls they encounter in their healing journey.
Janice also shares key takeaways from her mini course, Beyond Survival: How to Get to the Next Level, to empower you with the tools to guide your clients toward lasting transformation. 
Interested in getting Trauma Model Certified? Start here!
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Supporting Clients in Impossible Situations

This episode addresses the role of the healer in supporting clients facing seemingly impossible situations. How can we help and support them without unintentionally communicating they are helpless and stuck?
Listen to find out the 5 tools you can use to empower your clients without letting fear be the driver. 
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Dr. Jim Doty
The Power of TED by David Emerald

Uncovering the Hidden Barriers: Familiarity vs True Safety

In this episode we explore how therapists' insecurities can disrupt healing and examines the client's tendency to test boundaries to understand healthy dynamics.
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What Now? Navigating the Moments When Therapy Gets Stuck

Explore how to handle the inevitable moments in therapy when you don’t have all the answers. Discover how embracing uncertainty can transform stuck sessions into opportunities for deeper connection and client empowerment.
 
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The Fixer Trap: Why Our Clients Don’t Need Us to Fix Them

Feeling the pressure to ‘fix’ every client that walks through your door? It’s time to embrace a new way of healing that empowers both you and your clients.
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