When the Client’s Body Reacts, but the Story Isn’t True
Tears, tremors, and vivid descriptions can be compelling. They are not proof. In complex trauma, memory is less a film reel and more a patchwork of emotional flashbulbs, fragments, and protective edits. Somatic reactions tell us that something mattered to the nervous...
Why AI Can’t Be Your Therapist
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...
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...
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...