Trauma Education: The Blog
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.
Why Trauma Gets Missed: The Invisible Barriers to Getting the Right Help
Therapy not working? You may have high functioning trauma. Learn the signs of repressed trauma in adults and why undiagnosed PTSD is often missed in women.
Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
Learn the early signs of an unhealthy relationship—and how to tell the difference between healthy love and toxic patterns.
What Most Therapists Miss About PTSD in Women (And How to Finally Get the Right Help)
Many women are misdiagnosed or untreated for PTSD. Learn how trauma-focused, evidence-based therapy can help you finally heal.
Why Trauma Therapy Didn’t Work for You the First Time (And What Will Actually Help)
Tried trauma therapy before and it didn’t work? You’re not alone. Discover why it may have failed you—and what will actually help you heal.
Why EMDR Doesn’t Work (For You)
EMDR didn’t work? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. CPT may offer the structure and relief you’ve been missing.
15 Resources in Massachusetts for Women to Heal After Sexual Trauma
Support for women healing from sexual trauma in MA, including resources, stats, and trauma therapy guidance.
