Finding Calm Within: How Guided Visualization Supports Anxiety and Trauma Recovery
When anxiety or trauma overwhelms your body, it can feel like there's no safe place to turn—even inside yourself. Guided visualization offers a powerful, science-backed way to reconnect with calm. This gentle practice helps you soothe your nervous system, build inner safety, and develop emotional resilience. Whether you're in therapy or exploring self-help tools, guided imagery can be a grounding, healing practice you can return to anytime stress rises or past pain resurfaces.
The Connection Between Trauma and Perfectionism: Why We Strive for “Flawless”
Perfectionism sometimes feels like a “badge of honor,” something to be proud of. But underneath the surface, it can create a lot of distress. The constant pressure to achieve can make us sacrifice our health, relationships, and even our peace of mind—all in the pursuit of an impossible goal. In this post, we’ll dive into how perfectionism develops, how it’s linked to trauma, and how we can start to break free from its grip. It’s time to understand the roots of perfectionism and explore how we can heal from the inside out.
Somatic IFS Therapy: Healing Through Mind-Body Awareness
Physical sensations are more than just reactions. They are part of how we emotionally process experiences, and they hold valuable information about our well-being. Somatic IFS Therapy is a unique and powerful approach that blends various approaches of somatic therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster deep healing. In this blog post, we explore how Somatic IFS integrates body awareness into counselling and emotional healing and how reconnecting with our sensations can lead to profound emotional release and transformation.
Understanding Spiritual Abuse in Christian Communities
Spiritual abuse is an often-overlooked yet profoundly damaging form of harm that occurs within faith communities. This article explores the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse, offering insight into how to recognize its signs, recover from its trauma, and implement safeguards to prevent it in Christian communities.
Rewriting the Past: How Memory Reconsolidation Heals Trauma
If you’ve been considering trauma therapy, you may have come across the concept of memory reconsolidation—a fascinating process that’s transforming how we heal from the past. Rooted in neurobiology, memory reconsolidation offers a way to address the emotional weight of traumatic memories and free yourself from their grip. Let’s take a closer look at what memory reconsolidation is, how it works in trauma therapy, and how it can help you rewrite the painful stories your brain holds onto.
Complex PTSD: A Helpful Guide for Friends and Family
When someone close to you is living with Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), it can be difficult to fully understand what they're going through. In this article, we’ll break down what Complex PTSD is, how it impacts those who have it, and share some ways to support loved ones who may be living with this condition. Whether you're a friend, family member, or partner, approaching C-PTSD with compassion, patience, and understanding can make a world of difference.
Getting Back on Your Feet When You Feel “Stuck”
Have you ever faced a significant event that left you feeling paralyzed, unable to move forward? These events or experiences can hit us hard, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and deeply depressed. If you're feeling “stuck,” know that you’re not alone. Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and encountering the unexpected is part of the process.