by Lauren | Aug 2, 2024 | Therapy, Trauma Recovery
Brainspotting therapy, an innovative approach designed to help you heal and regain control of your mental health. Developed in 2003 by Dr. David Grand, it is a powerful method that taps into the brain’s natural ability to heal itself. Here’s what you need to...
by Lauren | Mar 10, 2023 | Trauma Recovery
Healing following a traumatic event is a process. Even if you’ve worked in therapy to significantly diminish the effects of trauma on your daily life, you may still find yourself noticing certain events or incidents lead to an increase in symptoms. While some triggers...
by Lauren | Mar 27, 2022 | Therapy, Trauma Recovery
For the survivors of sexual abuse, assault, or other sexual trauma, making the decision to begin therapy can be tough. The thought of “reliving” the event is overwhelming. It’s natural to want to shut away these difficult experiences. This is a form of self-protection...
by Lauren | Jan 24, 2022 | Trauma Recovery
The experience of trauma can change the way we think, feel, and express ourselves in a multitude of ways. Healing from trauma often involves spending time reclaiming a lost or diminished sense of self. Boundary setting is an important way to reestablish the...
by Lauren | Dec 13, 2021 | Relationships, Self-care, Trauma Recovery
So, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? For many people, this is probably true, but if you struggle with memories from a past traumatic experience related to the holidays, this time of the year can be a struggle. Those favorite holiday traditions you used...
by Lauren | Jun 17, 2021 | Stress Management, Trauma Recovery
I was talking to my friends that other day and they brought up a story they heard on the news. The story focused on frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They were surprised that individuals in the medical...
