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Somatic Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma: How Your Body Holds the Key to Healing
We often think of healing as something that happens in our minds—through insight, reflection, or talking things through. But our bodies...
Emily Smith
4 days ago2 min read


5 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood
Signs that show up in adulthood that you may have experienced childhood trauma and steps for healing
Emily Smith
Mar 193 min read


Why Choose a Therapy Intensive?
The power of deep work for healing trauma For many people, weekly therapy sessions provide a safe space for growth, self-reflection, and...
Emily Smith
Mar 184 min read


Were You a Parentified Child? 8 Signs You Took on Too Much Too Soon
Have you ever felt like you had to grow up too fast? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, feel overly responsible for others, or find...
Emily Smith
Mar 175 min read


Are Politics Impacting Your Mental Health?
Learn how politics can hurt your mental health and how trauma therapy can help As we navigate the current political landscape, it’s...
Emily Smith
Mar 115 min read


Therapy for Artists and Performers
Therapy for artists and performers can help remove the blocks that keep you from feeling connected with your passion again.
Emily Smith
Feb 125 min read


When "coping skills" for trauma aren't good enough
Coping skills fall short for trauma survivors. Shifting to nervous system regulation fosters true healing within the body.
Emily Smith
Feb 43 min read


The benefits of virtual therapy for trauma survivors
The benefits and challenges of virtual therapy for trauma survivors, and how the pros can outweigh the cons.
Emily Smith
Jan 154 min read


What Can Cause Developmental Trauma?
What is developmental trauma, and what causes it? Developmental trauma is made up of emotional, psychological, and/or physical scars...
Emily Smith
Jan 134 min read


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,...
Emily Smith
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Understanding Developmental Trauma - What it looks like and the Maleficent 8
Trauma is often thought of as a singular, catastrophic events—accidents, natural disasters, or assaults. In recent years, complex trauma...
Emily Smith
Dec 2, 20246 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
Nov 5, 20246 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
Aug 1, 20243 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
Jul 10, 20243 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 22, 20243 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
Apr 17, 20243 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
Mar 27, 20244 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
Feb 26, 20242 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
Jan 30, 20243 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
Dec 6, 20232 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 28, 20235 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
Nov 20, 20234 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 18, 20235 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 11, 20234 min read
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