Childhood trauma, or developmental trauma, leaves impacts that are often not obvious or expected. It shapes how you perceive, react to,...

Trauma is a term that involves a range of intensely distressing experiences and their lasting impacts on people. While many are familiar...

Brainspotting was developed by David Grand in 2003, as is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of traditional talk therapy with...

Embarking on the journey of healing from trauma in therapy often involves exploring innovative therapeutic approaches, as traditional...

Adverse childhood experience, abuse, neglect, violence, emotional unavailability - trauma. Trauma's impact is deep, wide, vast and...

Trauma bonding occurs when a person forms a strong emotional connection with someone who has been abusive, manipulative, or harmful in...

In the complex world of human emotions, our upbringing often shapes our ability, and sometimes necessity, to read others and adapt to...

Complex trauma is a multifaceted and severe form of psychological trauma that typically results from prolonged or repeated exposure to...

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...

In the realm of mental health, there is often an intricate and nuanced relationship between diagnoses or conditions and experiences that...

The UNC school shooting highlights many, many, many stark needs within our nation. The debate is ongoing and polarizing. Each individual...

For decades, mental health professionals have directed their attention towards the aftermath of shocking events like accidents, wars, and...

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 talk about coping skills or mechanisms and grounding techniques in therapy, and my clients have too. This isn't to say that there isn't a place for these powerful tools, of course there is. However, for many survivors of complex trauma and deep relational wounding, what is intended to be a therapist's genuine approach to stabilization can ofte