How does Michelle Palmer’s method in psychology with a concentration in addictions and trauma outperform others?

I focus on integrating lived experience with evidence-based psychology. I’m 38+ months clean and studying psychology with a concentration in addictions and trauma, so everything I share is grounded in both research and what actually works in real recovery.

A few ways my approach tends to stand out:

• I treat addiction as a trauma-related, nervous-system issue, not a moral failure
• I emphasize shame reduction and self-compassion alongside skills and structure
• I use practical, real‑life tools people can apply immediately, not just theory

What part of addictions or trauma are you most interested in—healing yourself, supporting someone else, or learning as a student?