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Understanding Trauma Recovery: A Guide to the Three Phases of Healing

Introduction Trauma recovery is a highly personal journey, and for many survivors, finding a structured and compassionate approach can make all the difference. This blog post explores a phased approach to trauma recovery—moving through Safety and Stabilization, Processing and Mourning, and Reconnection and Integration—as a guiding framework that helps individuals...
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The Body’s Wisdom: Learning to Trust Yourself through Mindfulness and Compassion

Trauma can manifest in many different ways, from physical symptoms like headaches and chronic pain to emotional responses like anxiety and depression. However, trauma can also have a profound impact on our relationship with our bodies and internal sensations. Many trauma survivors struggle with feeling disconnected from their bodies, which...
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Empowering Agency Over Traumatic Experiences Through Creative Expression

Traumatic experiences are, unfortunately, a part of life for many individuals. These experiences can have a profound and long-lasting impact on a person’s mental and physical health, as well as their ability to form meaningful relationships with others. However, recent research has shown that creative expression can be a powerful...
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The Science of Connection: How Interpersonal Neurobiology Transforms Relationships and Healing

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...
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