By: Chellsea Sparks M.A., LPC-Associate Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) will sometimes co-occur. We seek to understand how each impacts the brain and organize treatment in a way that honors an individual's whole experience. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes clusters of symptoms that fall under inattention and … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: The relationship between trauma and ADHD
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I (Elizabeth) am a practicing Christian, raised in the church, and living in the Bible Belt. I am also an experienced trauma counselor. I work with those who have suffered great abuses, many times at the hands of those who were supposed to be safe and almost always from those in positions of power. In … Continue reading The healing work of forgiveness; a trauma sensitive perspective
By Samantha Gamboa, LPC Associate Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is an eight-step process that utilizes bilateral stimulation (BLS). BLS is the process of alternatively stimulating the left and right sides of the brain, to reduce the physical and emotional response to a traumatic event and allow the brain to process the memory so that healing … Continue reading EMDR and your child
By: Chellsea Sparks MA, LPC Associate I think when everyone hears the words ADHD, we assume that it is someone who can’t focus or concentrate. We might think of someone who talks a lot or doesn’t think before they act. It is so much more than that. Symptoms of ADHD impact multiple areas of functioning. … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: Progress through shame
The holidays can be a tough time. Some of us are adapting to losses, many of us experience an interruption in our routines, and there are often increased family interactions and obligations. If you have a history of relational trauma, the holidays may be triggering. This can lead to increased burnout or fatigue. Burnout is … Continue reading Caring for yourself through the holidays
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