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

Emily Smith
4 min read


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
5 min read


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
4 min read


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
3 min read


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
2 min read


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
3 min read


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
3 min read


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
3 min read


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
2 min read
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