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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 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
- Jul 26, 2023
- 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...
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