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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....

Emily Smith
3 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
3 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
2 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
2 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


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


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
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


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


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
5 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
6 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 talk about coping skills or mechanisms and grounding techniques in therapy, and my clients have too. This isn't to say that there isn't a place for these powerful tools, of course there is. However, for many survivors of complex trauma and deep relational wounding, what is intended to be a therapist's genuine approach to stabilization can ofte

Emily Smith
4 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
4 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...

Emily Smith
4 min read
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