How Trauma Therapy Guides You Through the 3 Stages of Healing from Trauma

If you've experienced trauma, you know the road to recovery can be long and difficult. Trauma can shatter a person's sense of empowerment and ability to connect with others. While…

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Advice to Trauma Survivors – 5 Ways of Dealing with PTSD Flashbacks

For anyone who's endured trauma, flashbacks can be overwhelming and scary. Trauma flashbacks are the experience of reliving a traumatic event or memory all over again. While it's commonly assumed that…

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Love vs Attachment in Romantic Relationships – What’s the Difference?

Being in a relationship with someone comes with many exciting possibilities, challenges to overcome, and new opportunities for connection. But for some, relationships can bring up difficult emotions and unhealthy coping…

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Intergenerational Trauma – Breaking the Cycle

Intergenerational trauma (sometimes referred to as trans- or multigenerational trauma) is defined as trauma that gets passed down from those who directly experience an incident to subsequent generations. The cycle…

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Taking a Closer Look at Relationships – Why Love Matters

Why is love important in society? Love is powerful. It can transcend many odds. Love is healing, love is kind, and love is patient. Love gets us through difficult times.…

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How Are People Like Trees? Hint – Trees Are Resilient

Have you ever stopped to take in the true majesty of a tree? Its strong trunk, the thick, deep roots, and the branches with leaves that change and regenerate. Trees…

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How Body-Based Therapy for Trauma Is More Effective Than Talking Therapy

There is no one right treatment for trauma. While talking therapy for trauma can help you process your experiences, body-based therapy for trauma can be more effective. Modalities such as…

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How to Identify Grooming Behaviour – What does this have to do with Santa Claus?

Santa Claus seems so innocent. He's jolly and pleasant and brings treats and presents to your children. But is Santa Claus actually dangerous? Does the act of pushing your child…

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3 Ways Bonfire Night Causes Distress to Trauma Survivors

While Bonfire Night is a day full of celebrations, it can be very triggering for survivors of trauma. Bonfires, fireworks, and crowds of people can be overwhelming and cause distress…

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