When we think about the word “trauma“ we imagine something horrible like a violent attack, sexual assault, death of a loved one, war, or a natural disaster. However, sometimes trauma can be caused by something much more subtle. Trauma is not an event, but rather an...
Worldwide, over 264 million people have been diagnosed with anxiety-related disorders. Unfortunately, women are almost twice as likely to develop anxiety than men. Dealing with the effects of anxiety can be very stressful. It can be hard to open up if you are...
In the last few years, therapy has become more accepted in our culture. It is becoming popular to include therapists in many shows and movies. There is also an open discussion about mental health in social media and other means of communication. While this is...
A problem that many people struggle with is seeking out external validation as a means of regulating their moods and emotions. Do you identify with this? If so, you might be asking “why do I need constant external validation?” We’re going to get into that below,...
There are different approaches to help individuals navigate their healing. One such approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Developed by Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., IFS offers a unique way where individuals can explore their inner world and cultivate...
Trauma is a common experience that can have a profound and lasting impact on our lives. In fact, 50 to 60% of the population experience trauma at some point. Complex trauma is a type of trauma that results from exposure to a series of traumatic events. Relational...
Your Attachment Style: Where It Comes From, And How You Can Heal Closeness, a sense of belonging, and intimacy are needs that we all share as humans. And since early childhood, our attachment styles have influenced our ability to meet those needs more than we may...
Believe it or not, nearly 20% of adults in the United States suffer from anxiety disorders. For anyone who has experienced any type of trauma during their lifetime, this statistic probably isn’t surprising at all. If you are one of the tens of millions of people...
Being human isn’t easy. This is especially true when you’ve experienced any type of trauma. For those who’ve never been traumatized by a specific event during their lifetime, the concept of living with trauma can be hard to understand. And yet a large percentage of...
