Articles by Dr. Laura Strom, PsyD

I enjoy writing articles that touch people deeply while also providing good mental health information. I hope you browse through some of my articles and find something that resonates with you. Thank you to everyone who has read and recommended so many of them!

Strom, L. (2016). “Situation/stress-related symptoms or serious depression: What’s the difference?” NAMI Advocate. NAMI.org: Arlington, VA. 

Strom, L. (2016). “President’s Message: The ACE in the Chalice“. The California Therapist Magazine. California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT.org): San Diego, CA. 

Strom, L. (2014). “Restoring Jack’s Broken Crown”. Healdsburg Patch Newspaper: Healdsburg, CA.

Strom, L. (2013). “An ACE up your sleeve: The surprising story behind adult illness and disability“. Healdsburg Patch Newspaper: Healdsburg, CA.

Strom, L. (2013). “Trauma treatment planning for clinicians“. TherapistAid.com: Jacksonville, FL.

Strom, L. (2013). “Accessible sandplay“. Jungian Sandplay Therapy Almanac. Moscow Association of Analytical Psychology: Moscow, Russia. Russian version, English version, versión española

Strom, L. (2012). “Tips to help children cope with traumatic events“. Healdsburg Patch Newspaper: Healdsburg, CA.

Strom, L. (2012). ” The healer with the soft brown eyes: Coping with traumatic grief “. Healdsburg Patch Newspaper: Healdsburg, CA.

Strom, L. (2012). “Introducing…LPCC, CRC and me (Laura)“. Healdsburg Patch Newspaper: Healdsburg, CA.

Nelson, L. & Strom, L. (2012). “Hospice teams up with horses“. Strides – PATH International: Denver: CO.

Carrion, V. & Strom, L. (2012). “Treating adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a school based setting: An introduction to Stanford Cue Centered Treatment (CCT)” American Counseling Association Conference Handout: San Francisco, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Hillary Adams: A brand spanking new poster child“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Redefining crazy“. Half Moon Bay Patch Online Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Dangerous communication“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “To spank or not to spank“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “The most delicious cookies in the whole world: A story of domestic violence“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “You’re talented, but you can’t do that“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Animals as healers“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Kitchen table healing: Helping children deal with trauma“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “What does Lady Gaga have to do with a blog about mental health?“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Dementia is a two-headed snake“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newspaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Dancing despite disabilities“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newpaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Three tips everybody should know to reduce anxiety and stress“. Half Moon Bay Patch Newpaper: Half Moon Bay, CA.

Strom, L. (2011). “Treating adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a school based setting: An introduction to Stanford Cue Centered Therapy (CCT)” American Counseling Association Conference Handout: New Orleans, LA.

Strom, L. (2009). “Vocational rehab concerns for clients who have exhibited meth induced psychosis“. Presentation at the San Francisco State University Rehabilitation Counseling Department: San Francisco, CA.

Strom, L. (2009). “Life + Meth = Death“. Presentation Power Point at San Francisco State University Rehabilitation Counseling Department: San Francisco, CA. WARNING: Graphic visual content

Strom, L. & Wilson, J. (2009). “Horses as healers: Equine facilitated therapy for grieving children”. Poster presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference: Charlotte, NC.

Strom, L. & Wilson, J. (2009). “Horses as healers: Equine facilitated therapy for grieving children”. Vistas ACA Online Journal: Alexandria, VA.

Bidell, M., Blando, J., Doherty, C., Orozco, G. & Strom, L. (2009). “Transgender experience during adolescence: Retrospective survey research for school counselors”. Poster presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference: Charlotte, NC.

Chope, R. & Strom, L. (2008). “Critical considerations in career and employment counseling with transgender clients”. Poster presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference: Honolulu, HI.

Chope, R. & Strom, L. (2007). “Critical considerations in career and employment counseling with transgender clients”. Vistas ACA Journal: Alexandria, VA.

Strom, L. (2005). “Two Spirited Elders: A resource fact sheet for aging transgendered people in the San Francisco Bay Area“. Presentation handout at San Francisco State University Gerontology Department: San Francisco, CA.

Strom, L. (2004). “Childbirth Resources” in Auleb, A. (Ed) Human Sexuality 2004 Lecture Guide and Workbook, Eden Programs: San Francisco, CA.

Strom, L. (1999). “Camp Butano Nature Seek & Find: A Booklet of Fun Activities for Girl Scouts”, SF Bay Area Girl Scouts, Oakland, CA. Adopted as curriculum for GSA Camp Butano.