Trauma Education: The Blog
5 Signs Your Therapist Is Using a Truly Trauma-Informed Approach
How can you tell if a therapist is truly trauma-informed? Look for these 5 signs of safety, transparency, and collaboration.
Moving Beyond Venting: Why Effective Trauma Treatment Needs a Clear Plan
Is therapy just a weekly vent session? Trauma recovery requires a roadmap. Learn what a good treatment plan looks like.
You Don’t Have to Relive It to Heal It: Why Effective Therapy Focuses on Impact, Not Just the Event
Afraid of a PTSD diagnosis? Discover why an accurate diagnosis isn’t a label to shame you, but a roadmap to the right treatment.
Understanding Dissociation and How We Manage It Safely
Afraid of a PTSD diagnosis? Discover why an accurate diagnosis isn’t a label to shame you, but a roadmap to the right treatment.
More Than a Label: Why Accurate Diagnosis Is the First Step to Healing
Afraid of a PTSD diagnosis? Discover why an accurate diagnosis isn’t a label to shame you, but a roadmap to the right treatment.
Trauma-Informed vs. Trauma-Competent: Why “A Nice Therapist” Isn’t Enough for Healing
Is your therapist just “nice” or truly trained to treat trauma? Learn the crucial difference between trauma-informed care and trauma-focused treatment.
When Home Wasn’t Safe: Recognizing the Signs of Relational Trauma
Trauma isn’t always a one-time event. Relational trauma occurs when the people supposed to love us become the source of fear. Learn the signs.
Why Women Minimize Trauma: Uncovering the “It Wasn’t That Bad” Syndrome
Do you tell yourself “others have it worse”? Learn why women minimize their trauma and how to validate your own lived experience.
Is It Just Anxiety? The Cost of Missing Trauma in Mental Health Treatment
Being treated for anxiety but not getting better? It might be unrecognized trauma. Learn the subtle differences between “worry” and “hypervigilance.”
The Hidden Gaps in Screening: Why “Passing” a PTSD Test Doesn’t Mean You’re Fine
Scored low on a PTSD test but still feel overwhelmed? Learn why “passing” a standardized screening doesn’t mean your trauma isn’t real or deserving of care.
