Emily Smith
Trauma Intensives or Regularly Scheduled Therapy - which is right for me?
When it comes to addressing deep-seated trauma and emotional distress, finding the right therapeutic approach can be transformative....
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Emily Smith
Apr 223 min read
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
Feb 262 min read
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
Dec 6, 20232 min read
How Anger Heals Trauma
Adverse childhood experience, abuse, neglect, violence, emotional unavailability - trauma. Trauma's impact is deep, wide, vast and...
Emily Smith
Oct 11, 20234 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
Oct 2, 20232 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
Sep 27, 20232 min read
3 Tools to Reduce Anxiety Using HeartMath
HeartMath is a research-backed system of scientifically validated and practical techniques, tools, and technology that can increase your...
Emily Smith
Sep 25, 20233 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
Sep 11, 20233 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
Sep 6, 20232 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
Aug 24, 20235 min read
The Inner Landscape: Using Chakras in Trauma Therapy
In the intricate tapestry of holistic healing, the fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science has the power to bring sustainable healing...
Emily Smith
Aug 17, 20235 min read
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
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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...
Emily Smith
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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...
Emily Smith
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Is Trauma-Informed Therapy a "Buzz Phrase?"
Understanding the nuances between Trauma-Informed therapy and Trauma-Responsive therapy in trauma treatment In the world of mental...
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