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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Racial Trauma Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress is the cumulative negative effects of racism and discrimination on the mental and physical health of people of color. Events that may cause racial trauma can be overt or covert Often they that may be in the...
