Sep 7, 2023 | Athlete, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Motherhood
Trauma can result from a number of experiences, such as natural disasters, childhood abuse, domestic violence, war, and other frightening situations. These diverse sources of trauma can trigger a wide spectrum of responses in individuals. The uncertainty, fear, and...
Jan 18, 2023 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
The Body Keeps the Score – How trauma is stored In the popular book “The Body Keeps the Score,” the Author Bessel Ven Der Kolk speaks about trauma in a way that no one had heard before. He put it into terms that people could see themselves in, which gave...
Apr 17, 2020 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling
As a therapist who specializes in trauma, I want to take this opportunity to write about how our current situation, with COVID-19, may affect us as a (potential) collective trauma and/or individual trauma, and how you can decrease your chances of having traumatic...
Mar 30, 2020 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Today, I am going to speak about trauma. It’s tricky; you know? Trauma is one of those things that people, generally, want to forget (individually and as a society). However, although it is not an easy or popular topic, it is significant. According to sidran.org...
Jan 31, 2024 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
What is somatic experiencing? I feel joyful to share some news! But first, how do I know that I’m feeling joy? I can feel it in my body! I first begin to notice my heart rate. It is not fast, not slow, it’s just right. I can feel a lightness in my chest...