Walking into ‘New Year, New Me’ is a little difficult if you’re feeling stuck with ‘Old Me, Old Problems’. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Trauma is a physical, cognitive, and emotional response caused by a traumatic event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced as harmful or life-threatening…

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Trauma can deeply affect our emotional and psychological well-being, often leading to complex and overwhelming experiences. Numerous psychotherapeutic approaches have emerged to help people cope with symptoms and help navigate their internal struggles. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy stands out because it goes beyond attaining daily functioning and seeks long term healing and holistic well-being.

Traumatic or dysregulating experiences can be challenging for anyone, but for individuals who also experience oppression due to their race, gender, sexuality, or other factors, trauma can be more complex and pervasive. In somatic experiencing trauma therapy, addressing these intersections of trauma and oppression is essential to provide the most effective, compassionate, and inclusive care possible. Here are some ways that experiences of oppression can contribute to or exacerbate trauma and how social justice-oriented therapy can help to address these complex intersections.

Working with a therapist for the first time or getting started with a new therapist can be a big step. Having questions and concerns about what to expect is normal. Here are some things you can expect when you start working with a therapist.

Trauma is anything that happens too fast, too soon, or is too much for our nervous system. Trauma is a physical or emotional injury or wound. In the context of mental health, trauma refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness, fear, and vulnerability.

Mindfulness is one tool you can use to manage stress, anxiety, or even symptoms of depression and trauma. The core of mindfulness is focusing your awareness on the present moment. Allowing yourself to acknowledge and accept your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations can support your emotional well-being in several ways. Here’s how to get started!

Trauma can be a profoundly isolating experience, leaving us feeling disconnected and alone in our pain. While therapy and self-care are essential to the healing process for trauma, it's also important to recognize the value of community care as you navigate your recovery journey.

Starting teletherapy, or therapy conducted over video, can be a new and potentially intimidating experience. Here are a few things that can help you know what you can expect:

Finding the right therapist can be a challenging yet intimate process. Here are a few steps you take to help find a therapist who is a good fit for you.

Holidays are a time of joy and celebration for many people. However, it can also be difficult for those who have experienced complex trauma or who have strained relationships with family or loved ones. Holidays and extended time with family can bring up memories of distressing events.