Introduction: Setting boundaries can feel hard any time of year, but if you’ve experienced trauma or PTSD, it can feel especially challenging around the holidays. Often, trauma has come from those closest to us—the very people we’re expected to see during holiday...
Introduction: The Brain on Trauma and Holiday Stress For a lot of people, the holidays bring some combination of excitement, stress, and family dynamics that might feel predictable but manageable. However, if you’re dealing with PTSD, the holiday season can be more...
Why Sexual Trauma Is Different from Other Types of Trauma—and Why It Matters Not all trauma looks or feels the same. Sexual trauma invades the most personal aspects of a person’s life—it doesn’t just affect the body; it shapes how survivors see themselves, their...
You never imagined that parenting would lead you here. When you first thought about your family, you dreamed of happy, curious, healthy kids. But somewhere along the way, life turned upside down, and now your child is struggling with something you never thought they’d...
Introduction For most people, therapy feels like a bit of a mystery—and where there’s mystery, there’s often misunderstanding. Trauma therapy, in particular, can feel confusing, which is why so many harmful myths have taken root. These myths keep people from getting...
How to Finding the Best Trauma Therapy for You Choosing the right kind of therapy is a crucial step in recovering from trauma and PTSD. Not every therapy will be effective, and not all are created equal. The good news is that several evidence-based therapies have been...
