Your Nervous System and Trauma: Finding Calm Again
Learn what the nervous system is, how trauma dysregulates it, and how therapy helps reset your nervous system to a calmer, safer baseline. What the Nervous System Is and Why…
Category: Trauma
How complex trauma and attachment injury impact recovery
Why Developmental and Complex Trauma Is the Most Complicated and Long-Term Form of Psychological Treatment Developmental and complex trauma are widely recognized as the most challenging forms of trauma to…
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Understanding Complex Trauma: How It Differs from PTSD and How Therapy Can Help Many people seek therapy knowing something from their past still affects them—but struggle to name it. They…
The Resilient First Responder: Thriving in the Face of Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Tips for First Responders in Taking a Proactive Approach to Psychological Fitness & Enhanced Well-being. By Dr. Jennifer Barbera PhD, C. Psych. First responders face unique challenges unlike those…
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Trauma Related to Abuse, Neglect, and Violence: How It Affects the Mind and Body—and How Therapy Helps Trauma is not defined only by catastrophic events. It can develop through experiences…
Grounding techniques to help you cope when things are hard
In this Psychology Blog post: Discover effective grounding techniques for anxiety and stress relief. Learn practical strategies to reconnect with the present and support your mental health. Grounding Techniques for…
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PTSD and Common Reactions to Trauma: Understanding What Happens After Trauma. What is trauma? Trauma is not defined only by what happened, but by how the nervous system experienced the…
Trauma, Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth
Understanding Trauma, Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience: Pathways from Survival to Strength Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to distressing or life-threatening events. While trauma can disrupt a person’s sense…
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Single-Incident Trauma: Healing After Accidents, Assaults, Medical Events, or Exposure to Serious Injury Trauma does not always come from long-term or repeated harm. Sometimes a single overwhelming event can disrupt…
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Complicated Grief: When Loss Doesn’t Soften With Time—and How Therapy Can Help Grief is a natural response to loss. For many people, grief gradually changes over time—becoming less consuming, even…