The Difference Between ‘Top-Down’ and ‘Bottom-Up’ Therapy, and Why It Matters
This article was originally published on The Mighty. A few years ago, I was invited to attend a new support group for people diagnosed with complex trauma. I was (unsurprisingly) anxious about going, but hopeful it could help me. When I got there, I expected that...
Are You Hyper-Aware of Changing Moods?
Have you ever noticed that you are hyper-aware of other people’s changing moods? This awareness could be a trauma response. It could be that you haven’t always exactly known what you were experiencing, but you recognize that you can regularly detect when...How ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Proves the Power of Connection in Healing Trauma
Originally published on The Mighty. This whole writing is basically a massive spoiler for all things “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Star Wars” in general. Please note that I enjoy explaining such things in a slightly cavalier way, so don’t come at me with pitchforks if I don’t...