“Mapping the patterns beneath behavior in trauma-informed clinical practice."

Shannon Petrovich

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LCSW, LISAC, BCD

Shannon earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She completed her clinical licenses in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling in 1990, and became a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work in 2016.

She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings, and is currently in private practice.

Her other experiences include developing and being the Clinical Director for a long-term residential rehabilitation program for youth, being the Clinical Coordinator for a day school for emotionally and behaviorally disordered youth, and developing and being the Clinical Director of a therapeutic boarding school for teens with substance abuse and other mental health issues.

In addition she brings a lifelong love of horses and many years of training and experience in equine assisted psychotherapy.

“My parents were both very committed to their work and specifically to improving the lives of others. They have always inspired me to have a positive impact on some small part of the world. During graduate school, and the thirty five years since then, I’ve sought to learn and develop the insights, skills and strategies to best help others heal and transform their lives.”

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May 31, 2024

Decoding Narcissism: Healing from Toxic Relationship Patterns

Explore the often misunderstood world of narcissism with guest therapist Shannon Petrovich on The Light Inside. Discover the signs of narcissistic abuse, the impact of toxic relationship patterns, and strategies for healing. Gain insights on navigating the fine line between love and manipulation in narcissistic relationships. Key Topics of Discussion: Toxic Behaviors in Narcissistic Relationships Love bombing, gaslighting, and devaluing are toxic behaviors commonly seen in narcissistic relat...
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Oct. 18, 2023

Moving on from Narcissistic Abuse: Letting Go and Finding Healing with Shannon Petrovich

In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Besecker explores the concept of moving on from narcissistic abuse. He discusses the tendency to obsessively ruminate on the experience and seek revenge, rather than focusing on letting go and finding healing. Joining Jeffrey is clinical therapist Shannon Petrovich, author of "Out of the Fog and Into the Clear," who shares insights on emotional surgency and its role in breaking free from toxic relationships. Tune in to discover how to transcend ...
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Jan. 25, 2023

Lovingly or Manipulating? Navigating Narcissistic Abuse with Shannon Petrovich

Narcissism. Maybe it's one of the most misunderstood psychological disorders of modern society. It is with an increased frequency, we hear such refrains - “He was a total narcissist”—but was he? What does that really mean? And are these assumptions often correct? We’ve all experienced difficult relationships - from our significant others to our boss at work. In the relationship FOG of narcissistic, abusive, or other toxic behaviors - feelings of paralysis, anxiety, depression, confus...