Emily Smith
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...
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Emily Smith
- Sep 14
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
Emily Smith
- Aug 2
- 4 min
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
- Jul 27
- 4 min
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 26
- 3 min
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
- Jun 12
- 4 min
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
- May 2
- 2 min
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
- Feb 28
- 4 min
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 6
- 4 min
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
- Jan 3
- 1 min
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
- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jul 7, 2022
- 2 min
Boundaries
Do they help or hurt our relationships? When working with individual clients and families to set and maintain boundaries inside their...
Emily Smith
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Triangle of CHANGE
Awareness Acceptance Action Model: Triangle for Change Change is a process. In order for true change to occur and stick around, we have...
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