What is Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Some people seem to easily overcome the impact of such an event, while others struggle to cope and are overwhelmed by the same situation. Their brain gets rewired to maladaptive physical and mental responses, and the body gets stuck in a constant stress response. Somatic Experiencing therapy addresses […]
The Relationship Between Trauma and Insomnia
Guest post by Dr.Katherine Hall Traumatic events can cause a long list of adverse side effects. While some are short-term, others may plague you for years, or even, the rest of your life. Most trauma patients experience stress, anxiety, irritability, and depression as they struggle to cope with their emotional and psychological issues. But what […]
How to Deal with Unresolved Grief
Guest post by Marina Lisjonok (MSW, RRT, E-CYT) When I was 26 years old, my 32-year-old husband died suddenly from a heart attack. Thinking back, I remember that time being the heaviest and most difficult part of my life. I fell into a deep depression to the point where I had a hard time moving, […]
Married to Someone with Childhood Trauma? How It Affects Relationships
You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a child. Because we all experience life in different ways, what may be traumatic for you may not be for someone else. What really matters is how you perceived the situation and how you felt during and […]
How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
During the pandemic, were you one of the many people home all day with your children and begin to notice behavior issues that you hadn’t seen before? Did you begin to think that your child possibly might have ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms? You probably didn’t think about how childhood trauma could be […]