#developmentaltrauma

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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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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Navigating the Loss of a Parent Who is Still Alive

Grief is a multifaceted emotion, a labyrinth of pain and longing that often emerges in response to the loss of a loved one....

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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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A Guide for Parentified Adult Children on Setting Emotional Boundaries

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, the reality for many families is that it's...

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...