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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


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 27, 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

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 14, 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


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
Sep 6, 20232 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


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...
Emily Smith
Aug 24, 20235 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

From a Child's Shadows to an Adult's Reflections: Trauma's Puzzle of Autism-Like Traits
As a trauma therapist practicing in the digital age, where platforms like TikTok and Instagram can deliver information to anyone and...
Emily Smith
Aug 4, 20234 min read


A 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 Smith
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Is 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...
Emily Smith
Jul 27, 20234 min read


The Transformative Power of Virtual Therapy for Developmental Trauma: Unraveling the Benefits
Developmental trauma, often referred to as childhood trauma or early-life stress, stems from adverse childhood experiences. It can leave...
Emily Smith
Jul 26, 20233 min read


The Adopted Young Adult
When we think about adopted children, most often the picture that pops into our minds includes a happy family cooing over an adorably...
Emily Smith
Jun 12, 20234 min read


Gender Affirming Care - Under Attack
New legislation is popping up all over the country and particularly here in the South. Our community members, our loved ones, our...
Emily Smith
May 2, 20232 min read


What's a Family Coach, and how could that help my family?
These days, parents, caregivers and young people, are struggling more than ever. They're struggling to stay connected, maintain healthy...
Emily Smith
Feb 28, 20234 min read


Family Therapy: "We need it, I think I want it, my kid DOESN'T want it, how do we make it work?"
It's a tale as old as time. It was recommended to you that you and your family start family therapy. It sounds like a good idea, because...
Emily Smith
Feb 6, 20234 min read


Life through a Stained Glass Window
I'm a visual person. Spend 15 minutes with me in the therapy chair and you'll find that out quickly. I often talk with my clients about...
Emily Smith
Jan 3, 20231 min read


A Trauma Therapist? But I don't have trauma.
I hear this question from time to time. People often say something like, "You know, I really haven't had that many bad things happen to...
Emily Smith
Oct 17, 20224 min read


Gender Identity
GENDER IDENTITY RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES Adolescence is marked as a time when children are exploring their identity – who they are and who...
Emily Smith
Sep 23, 20222 min read


Boundaries
Do they help or hurt our relationships? When working with individual clients and families to set and maintain boundaries inside their...
Emily Smith
Jul 7, 20222 min read


What's in a Relationship?
Trauma, or experiences of overwhelming stress, lead people to develop what can be really nasty beliefs about how they see the world and...
Emily Smith
May 10, 20223 min read
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