Browsing: Trauma

Trauma is often talked about as something that happens in the mind. But for many people, the first signs of trauma show up in the body.…

The Power of ThenI remember one day in rehab, after a particularly gruelling day of group therapy, the facilitator decided to end with a mindfulness meditation.…

Perfectionism and childhood trauma are often more connected than they appear. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably the person everyone counts on. You are…

“`html Have you ever been labeled a drama queen? Told to just move on already? It can be tough when people are so unsympathetic—and learning how…

“`html In a 5-minute video, Jenée Johnson shares the connection between healing trauma and mindfulness. In this segment from the Wisdom 2.0 Conference in San Francisco…

“`html First responders and healthcare providers charge into peril while many of us retreat. However, after their shifts, they often carry unseen scars: intrusive thoughts, troubling…

“`html TL;DR: Using alcohol to cope with trauma is more widespread than many think. In this impactful narrative, Janie reveals how she relied on alcohol to…

For individuals facing trauma, anxiety, or depression, effective healing starts with recognizing which trauma therapy methods are beneficial. Many people receive well-intentioned but ineffective advice, like…

“Trauma is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to define it.” ~ Peter A. Levine Many individuals deal with the effects of inherited trauma,…

Betrayal trauma represents one of the most devastating psychological wounds a person can experience. If you’re reading this, you might be feeling completely shattered, questioning everything…