by Robyn Brickel | Dec 30, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Therapy can be life-changing — especially when it’s set up with intention, structure, and the right support. For trauma survivors in particular, creating the right conditions for healing is essential. Recently, we shared how therapy works. Now let’s explore how to...
by Robyn Brickel | Nov 27, 2025 | AI, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Trauma-Informed
A Trauma-Informed Perspective on the Limits of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health By Robyn Brickel, MA, LMFT In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s not surprising that AI is beginning to find its way into mental health spaces. From...
by Heather Jurvelin | Nov 17, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
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...
by Miriam Edelman | Jul 22, 2025 | Anger, Autism, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, neurodivergent
What if your autistic client has immense rage? They are angry that, despite having earned a professional degree, they have been unable to secure a job commensurate with their background and education. They may spend years applying for jobs (only to get rejected...
by Jack Brody | Jul 8, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
It’s wild how, surprisingly, no one really talks about therapy hangovers. Sure, everyone says, “Therapy’s great,” but almost nobody warns you that right after your session, your brain and body might throw a full-on tantrum. But here’s the thing: you’re not broken or...
by Heather Jurvelin | Jun 10, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Vulnerability and Trust Can Be the Hardest Work We’ll Ever Do My therapist recently had the audacity to applaud my progress, reminding me that I’m “the one doing all the work.” A part of me internally screamed about how much I hated it when she said that. For the...
