Thomas Banta | Trauma Therapist | LMHC, LCAC
@bantacounseling.bsky.social
I am a therapist that specializes in the treatment of trauma and related disorders. I am licensed in Indiana and Ohio.
Last night an executive order was signed that will ban gender affirming care for people under 19. We know what happens following these bans because some states have already done it.
What they found was that suicide attempts increased by 72%.
What they found was that suicide attempts increased by 72%.
January 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Last night an executive order was signed that will ban gender affirming care for people under 19. We know what happens following these bans because some states have already done it.
What they found was that suicide attempts increased by 72%.
What they found was that suicide attempts increased by 72%.
Indiana has proposed a bill to at would end no fault divorce. Let’s look at some data following no fault divorce:
Female suicide rates decreased 20%, intimate partner violence was reduced 30%, and murder rates were reduced 10%.
Female suicide rates decreased 20%, intimate partner violence was reduced 30%, and murder rates were reduced 10%.
January 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Indiana has proposed a bill to at would end no fault divorce. Let’s look at some data following no fault divorce:
Female suicide rates decreased 20%, intimate partner violence was reduced 30%, and murder rates were reduced 10%.
Female suicide rates decreased 20%, intimate partner violence was reduced 30%, and murder rates were reduced 10%.
Whack
Bald people all look the same to me
January 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Whack
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The Seig Heil was him giving his heart…
Changing his avatar to alt right symbol Pepe the frog was a joke…
Supporting the far right German AfD is a coincidence…
Letting actual Nazis turn Twitter into a hellscape is free speech…
Almost like there’s a theme here. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
Changing his avatar to alt right symbol Pepe the frog was a joke…
Supporting the far right German AfD is a coincidence…
Letting actual Nazis turn Twitter into a hellscape is free speech…
Almost like there’s a theme here. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Seig Heil was him giving his heart…
Changing his avatar to alt right symbol Pepe the frog was a joke…
Supporting the far right German AfD is a coincidence…
Letting actual Nazis turn Twitter into a hellscape is free speech…
Almost like there’s a theme here. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
Changing his avatar to alt right symbol Pepe the frog was a joke…
Supporting the far right German AfD is a coincidence…
Letting actual Nazis turn Twitter into a hellscape is free speech…
Almost like there’s a theme here. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
Did some last minute grocery shopping before the winter storms… I am now a nihilist.
January 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Did some last minute grocery shopping before the winter storms… I am now a nihilist.
At grandparents tonight- I tried to turn down the thermostat (75 degrees) and grandma yells “you are hitting buttons you know nothing about and couldn’t possibly understand”.
She’s made touching the thermostat a lovecraftian nightmare… but also she’s not wrong.
She’s made touching the thermostat a lovecraftian nightmare… but also she’s not wrong.
December 16, 2024 at 2:14 AM
At grandparents tonight- I tried to turn down the thermostat (75 degrees) and grandma yells “you are hitting buttons you know nothing about and couldn’t possibly understand”.
She’s made touching the thermostat a lovecraftian nightmare… but also she’s not wrong.
She’s made touching the thermostat a lovecraftian nightmare… but also she’s not wrong.
Being a therapist is wild. You’ll hear your client tell you the most gut wrenchingly horrific story you’ve ever heard and follow it up with a shrug and “it is what it is”
December 14, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Being a therapist is wild. You’ll hear your client tell you the most gut wrenchingly horrific story you’ve ever heard and follow it up with a shrug and “it is what it is”
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Anyone who has had experience or exposure to addiction and recovery knows that, “I’ll only stop if…” is another way of saying, “I’m not ready to stop.”
Recovery is a gift. Not a punishment.
Recovery is a gift. Not a punishment.
December 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Anyone who has had experience or exposure to addiction and recovery knows that, “I’ll only stop if…” is another way of saying, “I’m not ready to stop.”
Recovery is a gift. Not a punishment.
Recovery is a gift. Not a punishment.
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I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
December 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
Just say no to obligatory toxic relationships… they are whack.
December 4, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Just say no to obligatory toxic relationships… they are whack.
Far from the first time this has happened:
A bipolar client of mine in recovery, amid a manic episode, was told by his sponsor that if he took medication he would have to reset his sobriety date. For all my peeps in recovery, never be this person.
#recovery #mentalhealth #12step #AA #bipolar
A bipolar client of mine in recovery, amid a manic episode, was told by his sponsor that if he took medication he would have to reset his sobriety date. For all my peeps in recovery, never be this person.
#recovery #mentalhealth #12step #AA #bipolar
December 4, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Far from the first time this has happened:
A bipolar client of mine in recovery, amid a manic episode, was told by his sponsor that if he took medication he would have to reset his sobriety date. For all my peeps in recovery, never be this person.
#recovery #mentalhealth #12step #AA #bipolar
A bipolar client of mine in recovery, amid a manic episode, was told by his sponsor that if he took medication he would have to reset his sobriety date. For all my peeps in recovery, never be this person.
#recovery #mentalhealth #12step #AA #bipolar
3 main predictors of whether or not you will develop PTSD following a traumatic event:
1. Previous traumas.
2. Genetics.
3. Environment.
1. Previous traumas.
2. Genetics.
3. Environment.
December 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
3 main predictors of whether or not you will develop PTSD following a traumatic event:
1. Previous traumas.
2. Genetics.
3. Environment.
1. Previous traumas.
2. Genetics.
3. Environment.
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One of the most magical things about being in a relationship is learning to grow and challenge yourself to really open up your heart and hate one of your partner's coworkers you've never met
December 1, 2024 at 4:16 PM
One of the most magical things about being in a relationship is learning to grow and challenge yourself to really open up your heart and hate one of your partner's coworkers you've never met
“Other people have been through worse” is not a phrase that will help you process your trauma.
December 1, 2024 at 10:10 PM
“Other people have been through worse” is not a phrase that will help you process your trauma.
I always knew I’d be a GQ contributor at some point but I thought it’d be the “hottest therapist of the year” award and instead it’s just a piece about how great dogs are… well George will be proud I guess.
www.gq.com/story/why-ha...
#gq #therapist #mentalhealth #dogs #ptsd #mindfulness
www.gq.com/story/why-ha...
#gq #therapist #mentalhealth #dogs #ptsd #mindfulness
Why Having a Dog Is So Good for Your Mental Health (Scientifically Speaking)
Dogs are a powerful ally in supporting our psychological well-being, whether they realize it or not.
www.gq.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:07 AM
I always knew I’d be a GQ contributor at some point but I thought it’d be the “hottest therapist of the year” award and instead it’s just a piece about how great dogs are… well George will be proud I guess.
www.gq.com/story/why-ha...
#gq #therapist #mentalhealth #dogs #ptsd #mindfulness
www.gq.com/story/why-ha...
#gq #therapist #mentalhealth #dogs #ptsd #mindfulness
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Weapon Added To Each Thanksgiving Place Setting In Preparation For Blowout Family Argument
November 28, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Weapon Added To Each Thanksgiving Place Setting In Preparation For Blowout Family Argument
Please don’t
fire your therapist and post
November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Please don’t
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I hate when they take away things you were just starting to really enjoy, like your favorite TV show or democracy.
November 24, 2024 at 4:44 PM
I hate when they take away things you were just starting to really enjoy, like your favorite TV show or democracy.
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Been thinking a lot lately about that episode of Parks and Rec where Leslie and Tom have to rebrand fluoride in the water as TDazzle in order to get the public to support it.
November 24, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Been thinking a lot lately about that episode of Parks and Rec where Leslie and Tom have to rebrand fluoride in the water as TDazzle in order to get the public to support it.
Empathy is a great tool/strength, but its function should never be to invalidate your trauma.
November 23, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Empathy is a great tool/strength, but its function should never be to invalidate your trauma.
My Roman Empire is the Tetris effect… they assessed car crash survivors and had one group play Tetris within 6 hours of the crash and one group just received medical treatment. The Tetris group has 62% fewer intrusive symptoms.
#mentalhealth #therapy #ptsd #tetris #indiana #ohio #emdr #trauma #car
#mentalhealth #therapy #ptsd #tetris #indiana #ohio #emdr #trauma #car
November 21, 2024 at 12:50 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but therapy isn’t where you send partners/family to stop doing things that annoy you… and sometimes, they’re just reacting to your shitty behavior. #therapist #therapy #anxiety #trauma #ptsd #mentalhealth #psychology #counseling #recovery #healing #psychotherapy
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but therapy isn’t where you send partners/family to stop doing things that annoy you… and sometimes, they’re just reacting to your shitty behavior. #therapist #therapy #anxiety #trauma #ptsd #mentalhealth #psychology #counseling #recovery #healing #psychotherapy
You’ve experienced a horrible event and can’t seem to shake it. You’re finding it hard to trust and sleep, and things that felt easy or boring are panic-inducing now. You want a sense of peace again then find my account. Follow for free educational content. #anxiety #trauma #therapy #mentalhealth
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
You’ve experienced a horrible event and can’t seem to shake it. You’re finding it hard to trust and sleep, and things that felt easy or boring are panic-inducing now. You want a sense of peace again then find my account. Follow for free educational content. #anxiety #trauma #therapy #mentalhealth