Introduction Trauma is not just an event or a series of events from the past—it is often a lived experience within the body. For many survivors, the residue of trauma lingers in tense shoulders, shallow breaths, or a persistent feeling of disconnection. While traditional talk therapies can offer valuable insights,...Read More

Introduction Alan Watts’ The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are offers a provocative and timeless exploration of the human condition, addressing one of the most fundamental existential questions: who or what are we, really? Watts invites readers to confront the deep-rooted illusion of separateness that characterizes much...Read More

Introduction Gender trauma in transgender women is a pervasive and heartbreaking reality that cannot be separated from the larger web of systemic oppression. For many, the violence they face is not just a single event but a continuous onslaught that invades every corner of their lives. Before we even come...Read More

Introduction: The Essential Nature of Connection We Are Social Beings In understanding how healing unfolds in relationships, we start with the idea that the human brain is, in Louis Cozolino’s words, a “social organ of adaptation” (Cozolino, 2014). This concept illustrates that our neurological systems have evolved not only to...Read More

Introduction: Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy In psychotherapy, traditional talk therapy is often the initial method we consider when seeking to understand and process our inner worlds. This approach encourages verbal expression, cognitive insight, and reflective dialogue—powerful tools for many. However, for trans+ and queer individuals, the journey toward healing often...Read More