When we talk about “trauma-informed therapy,” we’re not simply referring to a specific technique or set of tools. Rather, it’s a way of approaching therapy that recognizes the pervasive impact trauma can have on a person’s life, and it’s centered around creating a safe, supportive environment where healing can take place.
Read MoreYou might have heard how trauma can blur our sense of time and place. We can be reacting to something in the present moment but really our reaction is informed by something that happened in the past.
Read MoreWhen you have someone around you who you know has experienced trauma, this is the first invitation in service of supporting them: be curious and compassionate. It is not uncommon for people to minimize their own experiences or feel shame about them.
Read MoreYou may have noticed there’s a lot going on in our political news right now. This can feel true so much of the time, but tensions have really ramped up during this election year.
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