Making the decision to heal from trauma is a big and ultimately life changing journey. Congratulations, we are so glad you are here. It is so necessary and important, for your wellbeing and for others too! You were drawn to this trauma healing journey for a reason…you want things to
There are so many therapeutic techniques, modalities and approaches these days, it can be overwhelming for the consumer…as well as for the therapist. These techniques tend to come in and out of popularity. Examples of trending modalities are currently EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Lifespan Integration, brainspotting…etc. The list goes on.
Humans are wired for connection. It is in our biology it is how we thrive. From birth our brains are formed, our nervous systems developed, and our behavior geared around co-regulation and being in connection with others. (Learn more about the importance of Co-regulation here). It is through safe, secure
If you have ADHD you may be familiar with the term Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). RSD, which was originally coined by Dr. Dodson, is the intense emotional sensitivity to perceived or real rejection. SO much so that people with ADHD report reactivity, extreme emotional distress, avoidance and hyper-vigilance of situations
I’ve been there, clutched in the grip of anxiety at night. Stuck in the in between of knowing there needs to be a progression of your path, an evolution, a step you need to take. But you don’t know what to do. Either the options are not clear or there
When I bring up the concept of self compassion to my clients I typically get the predictable eye roll. I get it. It comes off as a “love and light” and “good vibes only” type of Pop Psychology. That’s not my vibe at all either. So I typically ask my
Why are we so uncomfortable with Dysregulation? I see a lot of people use “self regulation” in ways that I do not believe it was intended for. People seem to be confusing self regulation with feeling or appearing outwardly calm or happy, and confusing dysregulation with feeling and expressing intense
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the prospect of finding a therapist? Maybe you have started to think you could benefit from therapy, but the process seems daunting? Or maybe you have had some lukewarm or negative experiences with therapists in the past causing you to be hesitant about looking
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