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Breaking the Cycle: How Trauma Therapy and Brainspotting Support Parents in Healing and Building Secure Attachments
Emotional regulation is one of the most vital skills a parent can develop—and one of the most challenging for those who have experienced...

Shannon Poulos
3 min read


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
5 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
2 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
3 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
4 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
4 min read


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


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
3 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
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


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
3 min read


The Power of Therapeutic Intensives for Treating Childhood Trauma
Developmental trauma, often better known as childhood trauma, requires a very comprehensive and specialized approach in order to bring...

Emily Smith
4 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
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