Being Trauma informed and rising above trauma | Victoria Parascandola LMHC | TEDxElmPark

From the perspective of a Trauma therapist, this talk centers on the what trauma is and how people respond differently. Also, it highlights how to live a positive life even with trauma. Victoria Parascandola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in trauma and addictions. Victoria is passionate about treating individuals who have been stigmatized and marginalized due to their behavioral health issues. A Staten Island native, Victoria received her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of Staten Island, CUNY. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Macaulay Honors College at CSI. She is certified in utilizing integrative trauma
treatment and trained in EMDR, through the National Institute for the Psychotherapies. Victoria began her career working with children in foster care and women in the community suffering from substance use disorders. She then went onto working as a counselor in an outpatient clinic on Staten Island for adults with dual diagnoses, working her way up to Clinical Supervisor and then Clinical Director. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx