Emily Smith
When Trauma Looks Like ADHD
Childhood trauma, or developmental trauma, leaves impacts that are often not obvious or expected. It shapes how you perceive, react to,...
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Emily Smith
2 days ago6 min read
Understanding Developmental Trauma - What does it look like?
Trauma is often thought of as a singular, catastrophic events—accidents, natural disasters, or assaults. In recent years, complex trauma...
Emily Smith
Nov 56 min read
Healing Relationship Strains During Election Season: How to Manage Relationships and Stay Connected
Election season is a challenging time for many, and it can often bring added tension into our closest relationships. For some, these...
Emily Smith
Aug 13 min read
What's the difference between Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and Developmental Trauma?
Trauma is a term that involves a range of intensely distressing experiences and their lasting impacts on people. While many are familiar...
Emily Smith
Jul 103 min read
Trauma Intensives or Regularly Scheduled Therapy - which is right for me?
When it comes to addressing deep-seated trauma and emotional distress, finding the right therapeutic approach can be transformative....
Emily Smith
Apr 223 min read
The Depths of Severe Trauma Treatment: Trauma Therapists Have to Dive Deep
In the world of mental health and therapy, perhaps no calling is as nuanced and delicate as working with clients who have endured severe...
Emily Smith
Apr 173 min read
Brainspotting: What is it, and how can it help developmental trauma?
Brainspotting was developed by David Grand in 2003, as is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of traditional talk therapy with...
Emily Smith
Mar 274 min read
The Power of Therapeutic Intensives for Treating Childhood Trauma
Developmental trauma, often better known as childhood trauma, requires a very comprehensive and specialized approach in order to bring...
Emily Smith
Feb 262 min read
The Significance of the Dual Attunement Frame in Brainspotting for Trauma Therapy
Embarking on the journey of healing from trauma in therapy often involves exploring innovative therapeutic approaches, as traditional...
Emily Smith
Jan 303 min read
Navigating the Loss of a Parent Who is Still Alive
Grief is a multifaceted emotion, a labyrinth of pain and longing that often emerges in response to the loss of a loved one....
Emily Smith
Dec 6, 20232 min read
How Anger Heals Trauma
Adverse childhood experience, abuse, neglect, violence, emotional unavailability - trauma. Trauma's impact is deep, wide, vast and...
Emily Smith
Nov 28, 20235 min read
"I'm either super anxious, or I'm numb" - How Trauma Impacts the Body
For those who have endured trauma in any capacity, and particularly for those who have experienced years of childhood trauma, the impact...
Emily Smith
Nov 20, 20234 min read
A Guide for Parentified Adult Children on Setting Emotional Boundaries
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, the reality for many families is that it's...
Emily Smith
Oct 18, 20235 min read
Understanding the Mother Wound and the Impact of Family Trauma
The "mother wound" is a concept not explicitly found in diagnostic manuals like the DSM-5, nor does it reside within the pages of any...
Emily Smith
Oct 11, 20234 min read
How do I know if I'm in a Trauma-Bonded relationship?
Trauma bonding occurs when a person forms a strong emotional connection with someone who has been abusive, manipulative, or harmful in...
Emily Smith
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Am I an Empath? Or is this the effect of childhood trauma...
In the complex world of human emotions, our upbringing often shapes our ability, and sometimes necessity, to read others and adapt to...
Emily Smith
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Brainspotting for Complex Trauma in Therapy - Finding Healing in the Gaze
Complex trauma is a multifaceted and severe form of psychological trauma that typically results from prolonged or repeated exposure to...
Emily Smith
Sep 27, 20232 min read
3 Tools to Reduce Anxiety Using HeartMath
HeartMath is a research-backed system of scientifically validated and practical techniques, tools, and technology that can increase your...
Emily Smith
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Using Body-Based Tools in Trauma Therapy
Trauma is not solely an experience that resides in the mind; it leaves its imprint on the body as well. Even for clients who have been in...
Emily Smith
Sep 14, 20233 min read
The 5 Trauma Responses: Navigating the Terrain of Complex Trauma
Trauma is not a one-size-fits-all experience. For individuals who have endured complex trauma, their responses often encompass a complex...
Emily Smith
Sep 11, 20233 min read
Adult ADHD and Complex Trauma - is there a link?
In the realm of mental health, there is often an intricate and nuanced relationship between diagnoses or conditions and experiences that...
Emily Smith
Sep 6, 20232 min read
5 Under-the-Radar Signs of Trauma
Trauma isn't always a glaring wound; it can hide beneath the surface, shaping our lives in subtle yet profound ways. We often think of...
Emily Smith
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Trauma Therapy after Traumatic Events like the UNC School Shooting
The UNC school shooting highlights many, many, many stark needs within our nation. The debate is ongoing and polarizing. Each individual...
Emily Smith
Aug 24, 20235 min read
The Inner Landscape: Using Chakras in Trauma Therapy
In the intricate tapestry of holistic healing, the fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science has the power to bring sustainable healing...
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