Find tips, inspiration, and expert insights on grief and trauma to help you heal, grow, and navigate life’s toughest challenges.
Navigating Caregiving for Abusive Parents
Years ago, a teacher, let’s call her Carrie came to me for guidance on navigating caregiving for aging parents. Carrie had spent years teaching and nurturing her students, but when it came to he...
Trauma is the result of stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless in a perceived dangerous world. Trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories...
Understanding Parts Work/IFS: A Path to Healing from Trauma
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative journey. Traditional talk therapies often focus on the conscious mind, but trauma goes much deeper. That’s where Parts Work/IFS (Inter...
Hidden Signs of Trauma and How Trauma Therapy Can Help You Heal
When you think about trauma, incidents such as violent assault, abuse, or severe accidents might come to mind. However, trauma isn’t always obvious. Emotional wounds from neglect, toxic relationships,...
In the first part of this series, we explored the complex emotional landscape of the holiday season for those dealing with family trauma, and the importance of having an escape plan, acknowledging you...
Overcoming Intergenerational Trauma: Healing Through Relational Trauma Therapy
Intergenerational trauma can cast a long shadow on families, as unresolved wounds from the past seep into the present. The effects of relational trauma can manifest in many ways, impacting emotional w...
The holiday season, a time often portrayed as the pinnacle of joy and togetherness, can be a kaleidoscope of emotions for many. While the air might be filled with the festive spirit, for some, this ti...
