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Social Media Content Creation for Trauma Therapists

Building a visible online presence as a trauma therapist requires consistency and strategy. This one-hour workshop walks you through how to develop a content approach that's oriented to your clinical niche, sustainable alongside a full caseload, and ethically sound for a public audience. We'll cover how to identify the formats that work for trauma content across Instagram, TikTok, and long-form platforms, how to write about clinical concepts in accessible language, and how to build a content practice you can maintain, including batching and idea capture.

What you'll learn:

  • How to develop a content strategy aligned with your niche and bandwidth
  • Which formats work for trauma content across platforms
  • How to translate clinical concepts into accessible, ethical public-facing content
  • How to build a sustainable content practice without burning out




Instructor(s)

Pria Alpern, PhD

Psychologist

Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist and an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, consultant, and trainer. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies, where she oversees continuing education trainings focused on EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy. She is also the founder and clinical director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice specializing in trauma treatment for adult and perinatal populations. She is a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City, where she completed her EMDR training. She is also an advanced-level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEI). Dr. Alpern has specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International. She earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rosemary Furman Counseling Center at Barnard College, focusing on late adolescence, early adulthood, and trauma. Dr. Alpern holds a B.A. in Psychology and Art History from Georgetown University. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Alpern offers trauma-related psychoeducation through her Instagram and TikTok platforms, raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy. She has been featured in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.

Pricing options

We want this study group to be as accessible as possible while honoring the time and expertise that goes into facilitating it. The standard rate is $55, which helps cover preparation, facilitation, and community resources. A reduced rate of $35 is available for anyone who needs it - no explanation required. Please choose the rate that feels sustainable for you.