Therapy Vacation: Please Don’t Go!
Today, I know how to replace the arsenal of unhealthy crutches that once helped me blot out feelings Last spring, I was surprised by how gut-punched I felt, having decided to take an 18-day hiatus from therapy. Previous lapses in my therapy schedule barely registered...
When Trauma Trolls: The Psychology of Digital Harassment No One Wants to Admit
The internet is not only crowded with bad actors. It is crowded with unprocessed pain. Every day, across platforms, unresolved grief and threat biology spill into public view and get mislabeled as simple malice. Some people who harass are predatory. Many more are...
With Patience and Perseverance: Renewing My Faith On My Terms
Writer’s Note: This article discusses topics related to spiritual abuse. My purpose in sharing my story is not to single out any specific faith. While my negative experiences occurred within Christianity, it is important to recognize that religious abuse can happen in...
Expanding Your Comfort Zone Without Overwhelming Your System: Small Steps for Career Growth
A trauma-informed approach to sustainable professional development For trauma survivors navigating career development, the phrase “step outside your comfort zone” can feel overwhelming or even threatening. While growth requires stretching beyond familiar boundaries,...
How Dreams Can Help You Figure Out Your Life
Do You Pay Attention to Your Unconscious Mind? Did you know that your nighttime dreams can give you clues about your life? Do you ever wake up and think about what your dreams might mean? Sometimes it’s not what you think. Sometimes your mind is trying to get your...
Digital Media and Sexting Leads to Psychological Death
Digital devices have evolved throughout the years, mainly in their function. The way children and adults engage with digital devices is interesting in the 21st century. Today, digital devices are referred to as “smartphones.” How are digital devices “smart” today? Can...
Why Clinical Consultation Is Essential for Every Therapist-And Every Client
Therapists hold space for profound pain, trauma, and transformation. Each day, clinicians sit with stories of loss, resilience, and survival. This work is both meaningful and demanding, and it requires us, as therapists, to cultivate support, reflection, and...
From Freeze to Flow: Strategies for Recognizing and Managing Career-Related Shutdown Responses
A Trauma-Informed Guide to Overcoming Workplace Freeze Responses Many of us who have experienced trauma find ourselves struggling with shutdown responses at work, often without realizing what’s happening. These moments of freeze aren’t character flaws or professional...