The effects of trauma are wide-ranging and can be long-lasting.  It can often be difficult to assess the difference between Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression because of how varied the symptoms...

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is a psychotherapy tool that lessens the long-term effects of trauma. After a traumatic event, certain sounds, sights, smells, and ...

What does it mean to have "betrayal trauma"? It means that someone had an institution or person important in their life who violated their well-being or trust. Now, that person is left with an emotion...

Trauma dumping, a term that refers to the act of unloading one's traumatic experiences onto others without their consent or emotional readiness, has become an increasingly prevalent issue in our digit...

It can be hard to see the words trauma work and gratitude in the same sentence. Trauma can be devastating to the sense of self, and be of extreme detriment to forming healthy relationships and experie...

Trigger Warning: Abuse & Exploitation Trauma bonding is a term coined in 1997 by Dr. Patrick J. Carnes to encompass the experience of the attachment survivors of abuse feel toward their abuser. It...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, otherwise known as PTSD, is a condition that has been complicating the lives of veterans, along with civilians since the beginning of our species. Humans have always be...

What is trauma bonding? Previously known as Stockholm Syndrome, trauma bonding is the attachment that a victim feels for their abuser because of the love-abuse-love cycle that happens. This makes an a...

Trauma is a complex issue that impacts so many different aspects of who we are. Our communication, attachment, receptivity to love, affection, emotional disposition, and so much more. But what counts ...

What is natural disaster trauma? It is distress caused by a weather event like a drought, landslides, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes. Trauma not o...

Embarking on the path to healing through trauma-informed therapy and counseling can be a life-changing decision. However, many individuals face barriers and challenges that may deter them from se...

Healing trauma is a difficult and arduous process, but it is possible. Trauma impacts every aspect of your life whether we recognize it as rooted in trauma or not. Just a few ways trauma impacts us is...

Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on an individual's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Recognizing the signs that you may benefit from trauma-informed therapy and couns...

Triggers can be a significant challenge for individuals undergoing trauma-informed therapy sessions. They can evoke intense emotions and reactions, both during therapy and in everyday life. Learning h...

Embarking on a journey of healing through trauma-informed therapy can be an emotionally intense and challenging experience. As you work through past traumas and confront difficult emotions, it is esse...