Practically Speaking: Behind the Episode “Opening Doors to Processing Emotions (PE)”
This season on Practical for Your Practice, it seems each of us has had at least one super-fan moment—and in this episode, it was my turn. Dr. Sheila Rauch joined us for an incredible conversation, and I’ll admit it: I was starstruck. Sheila brings a brilliant mix of clinical expertise, innovation, and warmth to the field of trauma treatment, and we had so much fun talking shop (and even talking vomit—yep, you’ll have to listen to understand).
Listen to the full discussion here: Opening Doors to Processing Emotions (PE)
We covered a lot of ground with Sheila, from her work writing Making Meaning Mof Difficult Experiences self-guided program with Dr. Barbara Rothbaum to her mission of making trauma treatment more accessible through models like Processing Emotions for Primary Care (also known as Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care). It was exciting to hear about how these brief, evidence-based approaches are showing up in VA clinics, primary care settings, and even self-guided formats—bringing powerful tools right to the people who need them most. Her shift from “prolonged exposure” to “processing emotions” is more than just a rebrand—it’s a reminder of how we can empower clients by changing the language we use.
What stood out most for me was Sheila’s emphasis on emotional processing as a universal skill—not just for those diagnosed with PTSD. Her message that “emotions aren’t dangerous” and that we need more doors into care resonated deeply. Whether it’s a full protocol, a self-help workbook, or an app like Messy Memories, the goal is the same: helping people reconnect with themselves and their lives. She also shared an unforgettable success story about a veteran whose healing journey led to a remarriage—talk about reclaiming your life.
If you’ve ever wondered how to do more with less in trauma care, or how to offer meaningful interventions outside of traditional therapy settings, this is the episode for you. And if you’re like us, you’ll probably walk away feeling a little more hopeful—and maybe even inspired to lace up your running shoes after hearing about Sheila’s 100-mile February challenge. (No pressure.)
Reactions, thoughts or ideas? Leave us a message at speakpipe.com/cdpp4p or by email: cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.edu
Listen to the full discussion here: Opening Doors to Processing Emotions (PE)
The opinions in CDP Staff Perspective blogs are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science or the Department of Defense.
Kevin Holloway, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist working as Director of Online Training, Technology and Telehealth (OT3) at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
This season on Practical for Your Practice, it seems each of us has had at least one super-fan moment—and in this episode, it was my turn. Dr. Sheila Rauch joined us for an incredible conversation, and I’ll admit it: I was starstruck. Sheila brings a brilliant mix of clinical expertise, innovation, and warmth to the field of trauma treatment, and we had so much fun talking shop (and even talking vomit—yep, you’ll have to listen to understand).
Listen to the full discussion here: Opening Doors to Processing Emotions (PE)
We covered a lot of ground with Sheila, from her work writing Making Meaning Mof Difficult Experiences self-guided program with Dr. Barbara Rothbaum to her mission of making trauma treatment more accessible through models like Processing Emotions for Primary Care (also known as Prolonged Exposure for Primary Care). It was exciting to hear about how these brief, evidence-based approaches are showing up in VA clinics, primary care settings, and even self-guided formats—bringing powerful tools right to the people who need them most. Her shift from “prolonged exposure” to “processing emotions” is more than just a rebrand—it’s a reminder of how we can empower clients by changing the language we use.
What stood out most for me was Sheila’s emphasis on emotional processing as a universal skill—not just for those diagnosed with PTSD. Her message that “emotions aren’t dangerous” and that we need more doors into care resonated deeply. Whether it’s a full protocol, a self-help workbook, or an app like Messy Memories, the goal is the same: helping people reconnect with themselves and their lives. She also shared an unforgettable success story about a veteran whose healing journey led to a remarriage—talk about reclaiming your life.
If you’ve ever wondered how to do more with less in trauma care, or how to offer meaningful interventions outside of traditional therapy settings, this is the episode for you. And if you’re like us, you’ll probably walk away feeling a little more hopeful—and maybe even inspired to lace up your running shoes after hearing about Sheila’s 100-mile February challenge. (No pressure.)
Reactions, thoughts or ideas? Leave us a message at speakpipe.com/cdpp4p or by email: cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.edu
Listen to the full discussion here: Opening Doors to Processing Emotions (PE)
The opinions in CDP Staff Perspective blogs are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science or the Department of Defense.
Kevin Holloway, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist working as Director of Online Training, Technology and Telehealth (OT3) at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.