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The Incredible Perspective of Trauma Survivors
What perspective are you viewing life through today? This is a discussion point I often have with my clients—and one I encourage you to sit with as you read. As a therapist who specializes in...
Effects of Childhood Trauma: Frozen In Time
What is frozen in time? Severe, ongoing childhood trauma can cause a person to live with the sense that they are moving through life in a fog. The past overlaps the present. You have no sense of...
When the Client’s Body Reacts, but the Story Isn’t True
Somatic reactions can signal real harm, but they are not proof of specific events. This piece outlines how to validate bodies, test stories, and protect clients from suggestion while providing ethical, evidence-based care.
Everyday Triggers: The Stuff we don’t Talk About
But living in a complex world that has news broadcasting horrific events 24/7 is not easy, no matter how hard we try to avoid the media. The news is everywhere. Did you hear about the war? Isn’t...
The Pomodoro Technique for Trauma Survivors: Finding Focus and Self-Care at Work
Hello, my friends! I’ve recently stumbled upon something that has absolutely transformed my work life, and I’m bursting with excitement to share it with you. As someone who struggles tremendously...
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...
Rebuilding Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome When Returning to Work
Returning to work after a break can be both exciting and daunting. As you step back into the professional world, you might find yourself grappling with feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy — the...
The Silent Majority-and Finally Self Love
The Silent Majority - and Finally, Self-LoveBy Jesse Donahue 2024 © No matter what you think, believe, feel, say, or do, there will be a percentage of people out there who disapprove, possibly...
What Losing All My Files Taught Me About Letting Go
The scene: a quiet Sunday evening at home. I was doing a routine password change on my online accounts. The first password to change was for my email and its cloud backup. This is where I store...
Mental Health Meds: Lifesavers or Emotional Chains?
Psychiatric medication can be a lifesaver or a lockbox. This trauma-informed review explains when meds help, when they blunt recovery, and how to protect patients with real assessment and informed consent.
Navigating Office Holiday Events: A Guide for Trauma Survivors
For many trauma survivors, office holiday events can feel like navigating a complex maze of triggers, social expectations, and professional boundaries. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, complex...
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...
What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
“Complex PTSD comes in response to chronic traumatization over the course of months or, more often, years. This can include emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuses, domestic violence, living in a war zone, being held captive, human trafficking, and other organized rings of abuse, and more. While there are exceptional circumstances where adults develop C-PTSD, it is most often seen in those whose trauma occurred in childhood”.
