What Does It Actually Mean to “Process Trauma”?

What Does It Actually Mean to “Process Trauma”?

Understanding the Phases of Trauma Therapy One of the most common things I hear prospective clients is: “I really want to process my trauma.” And yet, when I gently ask what that means to them, many people aren’t entirely sure. Sometimes they imagine it means talking...
Attachment Trauma: Why Relationships Feel Unsafe or Overwhelming

Attachment Trauma: Why Relationships Feel Unsafe or Overwhelming

Do relationships sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally unsafe, even when you deeply want connection? You may notice yourself pulling away from people who care about you, becoming anxious when someone gets close, or feeling intense emotional reactions...
You Understand Your Triggers – So Why Do They Still Happen?

You Understand Your Triggers – So Why Do They Still Happen?

Many people understand their triggers but still react automatically. You’ve reflected, journaled, and can explain exactly where the pattern comes from, yet in the moment your reaction still takes over. You overthink after conversations You shut down emotionally You...
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Mental Health  – And How To Heal

How Childhood Trauma Impacts Mental Health – And How To Heal

THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA The ACE Study highlighted that childhood trauma is pervasive across all demographics – regardless of ethnicity, education, or income level. It underscored the reality that trauma doesn’t discriminate and affects people from all walks of...