For decades, psychologists and physiologists have worked to discover if traumatic experiences alter not only the mind, but also how the body works, too. As a result of that research, a groundbreaking book was published in 2014 titled “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind,…

With devastating loss and continued suffering around our communities, each of us will be touched by the loss of a loved one at some point.  Each one of us, in our time, will come to know the impulse to pick up the phone and call…

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the breadth of winter if you live in the northern hemisphere! As we emerge from lessened daylight, colder days, and increased isolation, spring can feel like a welcome breath of air and activity. It is tempting to jump into every…

Traumatic events and experiences often leave a lifelong impact on individuals, and it’s crucial that you receive compassionate support as you begin your healing journey. Group therapy offers a unique and powerful avenue of healing for survivors of trauma, and it may be just what…

Somatic psychotherapy offers a unique and holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being, bridging the gap between mind and body to foster profound healing. At its core, somatic psychotherapy recognizes that our bodies hold the key to unlocking deep-seated emotions and traumas, and it offers…

You’ve likely heard of the term “fight or flight,” but did you know that that is exactly what happens to our bodies when we’re put in a high-stress scenario? This evolutionary mechanism is designed to help individuals respond to threats—threats like traumatic experiences. Trauma is…