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Healing Trauma: The Spectrum of Trauma Responses (Part 7)
The post explores trauma responses, including fight or flight, freeze, fawn, and fold, and their impact on daily life. These automatic, natural reactions serve to protect individuals from various dangers, influencing behaviors and decision-making. Understanding one’s stress response is crucial in addressing trauma’s consequences and moving forward. Read more
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Healing Trauma: Deconstructing the Myths of Personality Disorders (Part 6)
Personality disorders, often colloquially used to describe toxic behavior, are complex trauma reactions, reflective of distorted realities resulting from severe trauma. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are common types. These disorders, although challenging, can be treated with specialized therapy. Understanding their roots in trauma can help improve relationships and facilitate healing. Read more
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Healing Trauma: Understanding Your Beliefs and Memories (Part 5)
The human brain forms beliefs based on early experiences and trauma, aiming to keep us safe. These beliefs can lead to negative self-perception. EMDR therapy can weaken negative beliefs and reinforce positive ones. It’s important to understand that the brain’s priority is safety, not happiness. Healing from trauma is possible, and it’s not your fault. Read more
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Healing Trauma: Understanding Dissociation (Part 4)
Many people experience dissociation as a way to cope with extreme stress or trauma. This can lead to a feeling of disconnection from reality and a distorted perception of space and surroundings. Understanding and listening to the body’s needs is crucial for healing from trauma and dissociation, as it helps to regain a sense of… Read more
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Lessons, Love, and Loss in my 28th Year (Subscriber’s Only!)
The author reflects on turning 28, highlighting personal growth, professional achievements, and cherished experiences. They share milestones including travel, animal companionship, and career advancements. Lessons learned involve self-worth, resilience, and letting go. Looking ahead, they set goals for their counseling center, career development, and personal enjoyment, emphasizing gratitude and contentment in the present moment. Read more
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Healing Trauma: Learning Emotional Regulation Skills (Part 3)
The content discusses how individuals can struggle with emotional regulation, especially when healing from trauma, and offers strategies for staying within their “window of tolerance”. It emphasizes using sensory techniques like sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound to regulate emotions and encourages practicing self-regulation. The post also invites readers to request more on emotional regulation. Read more
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