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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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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...

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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...

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How Anger Heals Trauma

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...