Emily Smith
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...
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Emily Smith
- Jul 10
- 3 min
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 22
- 3 min
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 17
- 3 min
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 27
- 4 min
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 26
- 2 min
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 30
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
"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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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 17, 2023
- 5 min
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 10, 2023
- 4 min
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 4, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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