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Perfectionism and Trauma: Why “Never Enough” Feels Like the Only Way to Be
If you live with perfectionism, you might already know it’s not just about having “high standards.” It’s the pit in your stomach when you...

Emily Smith
Aug 115 min read


Why Trauma Still Lives in Your Body—Even After You’ve Talked About It
You’ve done the work. You’ve named the trauma. You’ve cried the tears, told the story, made peace with what happened—or so you thought....

Emily Smith
Jul 94 min read


Why Brainspotting Is a Powerful Tool for Healing Trauma
Healing trauma isn’t just about changing your thoughts. It’s about helping your whole nervous system feel safe, regulated, and connected....

Emily Smith
May 304 min read


When Anxiety Is a Sign of Trauma: Understanding the Deeper Root of Chronic Worry
Many of us think of anxiety as a problem in and of itself—a mental health condition that can cause racing thoughts, muscle tension, or a...

Emily Smith
May 214 min read


How Trauma Lives in the Body - And How We Can Release It
Trauma isn’t just something that happens in our minds. It isn't just a memory that we either have or don't have. Sometimes, especially...

Emily Smith
May 155 min read


Childhood Trauma in Adulthood (and What You Can Do About It)
“Why Do I Struggle Like This?” You’re successful in many areas of your life — maybe even high-achieving — yet, there are just some...

Emily Smith
Apr 295 min read


What is Dissociation: 5 Common Types and Signs
Have you ever felt like you're floating outside your body, disconnected from the world around you, or losing chunks of time without...

Emily Smith
Apr 285 min read


Somatic Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma: How Your Body Holds the Key to Healing
We often think of healing as something that happens in our minds—through insight, reflection, or talking things through. But our bodies...

Emily Smith
Apr 12 min read


5 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood
Signs that show up in adulthood that you may have experienced childhood trauma and steps for healing

Emily Smith
Mar 193 min read


Why Choose a Therapy Intensive?
The power of deep work for healing trauma For many people, weekly therapy sessions provide a safe space for growth, self-reflection, and...

Emily Smith
Mar 184 min read


Were You a Parentified Child? 8 Signs You Took on Too Much Too Soon
Have you ever felt like you had to grow up too fast? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, feel overly responsible for others, or find...

Emily Smith
Mar 175 min read


Therapy for Artists and Performers
Therapy for artists and performers can help remove the blocks that keep you from feeling connected with your passion again.

Emily Smith
Feb 125 min read


When "coping skills" for trauma aren't good enough
Coping skills fall short for trauma survivors. Shifting to nervous system regulation fosters true healing within the body.

Emily Smith
Feb 43 min read


The benefits of virtual therapy for trauma survivors
The benefits and challenges of virtual therapy for trauma survivors, and how the pros can outweigh the cons.

Emily Smith
Jan 154 min read


What Can Cause Developmental Trauma?
What is developmental trauma, and what causes it? Developmental trauma is made up of emotional, psychological, and/or physical scars...

Emily Smith
Jan 134 min read


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...

Emily Smith
Aug 1, 20243 min read


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
Jul 10, 20243 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
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Brainspotting: What is it, and how can it help developmental trauma?
Brainspotting was developed by David Grand in 2003, as is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of traditional talk therapy with...

Emily Smith
Apr 17, 20243 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
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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