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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


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


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 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


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


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


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 3, 20233 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
Oct 2, 20232 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 25, 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 11, 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 30, 20233 min read

Effects of Complex Trauma: What is it and what do the scars left behind look like
For decades, mental health professionals have directed their attention towards the aftermath of shocking events like accidents, wars, and...
Emily Smith
Aug 17, 20236 min read

Beyond "Coping Skills" - Why Your Coping Skills Aren't Working in Trauma Therapy
A key phrase that almost anyone who has ever been in therapy for five minutes knows: coping skills. I've grown tired with the constant...
Emily Smith
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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