Let’s Talk About Trauma
“If your brain changes in response to experience, then you have the opportunity to deliberately help your brain change again based on new experiences you create.”
Healing Trauma
Welcome to Trauma page. Here, I’m sharing research I’ve done and how trauma, both big and small, can create patterns in your brain, and most importantly, how you can move forward. If you’re seeking to understand and begin healing past and present trauma, I hope this helps you. Dive into this ongoing collection of articles that demystify how trauma affects your brain, explain common responses like “fight or flight,” and explore powerful paths to finding calm, resilience, and true freedom from old patterns.
Full disclousre: I’m not quite ready to share the details of my childhood trauma, or the single traumatic event that lead to my first EMDR session, but when I’m ready – this is where you’ll find my stories.
Is Trauma a Thing of the Past?
Is "Trauma" a Thing of the Past? Why Understanding It Still Matters for Your Healing Journey Lately, you might be hearing a lot about "resilience." It's everywhere – in articles, self-help books, and conversations about mental well-being. And that's fantastic! Resilience, the ability to bounce back and grow from tough times, is a...
Different Types of Trauma
Two Types of Trauma: "BIG T" and "Little t" Have you ever heard the word "trauma" and immediately pictured something catastrophic? Like being the sole survivor of an airplane crash, or experiencing a major natural disaster? And while YES, those are absolutely deeply traumatic, trauma isn't always about such headline-grabbing, horrific events....
Healing Trauma isn’t a One Size Fits All Solution
My Unique Path to Freedom: Why Your Healing Journey Isn't One-Size-Fits-All (and How I Found My "Switch") It's a common misconception, isn't it? That there’s a single, universal roadmap for navigating the aftermath of trauma. We’ve all seen the lists of symptoms, the generalized advice. But here’s what I've learned, both personally and...
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