Tag: Post Traumatic Stress

Complex trauma, Coping, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Resources, Trauma Therapy

Your experience matters; why it is important to believe survivors of assault

Trauma has a deep impact on our whole life. For many people, they describe life before trauma compared to life after trauma. It is not just the trauma itself that impacts a survivor, it is the support they receive around the event. In fact, the support received following a traumatic event is the biggest factor … Continue reading Your experience matters; why it is important to believe survivors of assault

adolescent counseling, child counseling, Complex trauma, counseling, EMDR, Post Traumatic Stress, Trauma Therapy

EMDR and your child

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

Addiction, boundaries, change, Complex trauma, Coping, counseling, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, secondary gains, secondary trauma, self care

Understanding Self-Harm

Self-harm is intentional, non-suicidal injury to one’s body. It is common—as many as 1 in 3 adolescents report they have self-harmed at some point. Self-harm can be scary and difficult to understand. I hope to contribute to greater understanding of self-harm and provide a starting point for intervention. Like most of my blogs, this is … Continue reading Understanding Self-Harm

change, Complex trauma, Coping, counseling, EMDR, grief, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, secondary gains, Trauma Therapy

Staging Treatment in Complex Trauma

We have all seen a movie in which the protagonist experiences a life-changing epiphany and their course is suddenly changed for the better. Sometimes it’s a moment of disclosure, finally getting it “all out”. And while I think moments of insight and disclosure can be powerful, they represent only one aspect of the therapeutic experience. … Continue reading Staging Treatment in Complex Trauma

change, Complex trauma, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Resources, self care, self worth

The Privilege of Wellness

Not too long ago I saw a meme come across my social media feed stating, “90% of your life is a reflection of your habits”. It went on to say that your weight, health, financial stability, and happiness are up to you. While I value self-responsibility this post felt, well, privileged. I get the same … Continue reading The Privilege of Wellness