Emily SmithApr 223 min readThe Depths of Severe Trauma Treatment: Trauma Therapists Have to Dive DeepIn the world of mental health and therapy, perhaps no calling is as nuanced and delicate as working with clients who have endured severe...
Emily SmithAug 30, 20233 min readTrauma Therapy after Traumatic Events like the UNC School ShootingThe UNC school shooting highlights many, many, many stark needs within our nation. The debate is ongoing and polarizing. Each individual...
Emily SmithAug 10, 20234 min readBeyond "Coping Skills" - Why Your Coping Skills Aren't Working in Trauma TherapyA 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 SmithAug 4, 20234 min readFrom a Child's Shadows to an Adult's Reflections: Trauma's Puzzle of Autism-Like TraitsAs a trauma therapist practicing in the digital age, where platforms like TikTok and Instagram can deliver information to anyone and...
Emily SmithAug 2, 20234 min readA career after trauma - "Why does my job feel so hard?"Childhood hardship is a profoundly impactful experience that can shape so many aspects of a person's life, even the parts of our lives...
Emily SmithJul 27, 20234 min readIs Trauma-Informed Therapy a "Buzz Phrase?"Understanding the nuances between Trauma-Informed therapy and Trauma-Responsive therapy in trauma treatment In the world of mental...