Picture this: You stub your toe on the coffee table. It hurts. You rant about the betrayal of furniture for about five minutes. Then, you move on. That’s not trauma—though admittedly, very painful. Trauma is much deeper. It’s an emotional and psychological response to distressing…
Therapy isn’t just for people in the midst of a crisis or those who dramatically announce, “I’m losing my mind!” (Although, if that’s you—therapy might be a great idea). In reality, therapy is for anyone who wants support, clarity, or just a space to figure…
If you’ve ever wondered why life sometimes feels like you’re starring in a drama you didn’t audition for, you’re not alone. Developmental Trauma (DT)—that sneaky gremlin that strikes before we even learn to talk—can wreak havoc. But there’s good news: TEB (Transforming the Experience-Based Brain)…
If you’ve been in the mental health field long enough, you’ve likely noticed something curious: some clients can name every traumatic event from age four to forty, explain their attachment style in excruciating detail, and tell you what Bessel van der Kolk had for breakfast—and…