Why First Responders Can’t “Just Switch Off” After Work
You’ve likely heard it before: “Just leave work at work.” But for many first responders and other trauma exposed professionals,[…]
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Parenting Through Grief During the Holidays: When You’re Trying to Hold Your Heart Together While Holding Your Kids Too
There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes with grieving while parenting—especially during the holidays. Parents often whisper things[…]
Read moreWhy Ignoring Mild Depression Can Lead to More Intense Depressive Episodes
Do you find yourself (or someone you know or love) saying some of these phrases? “I’m Fine… Just Tired.” “It’s[…]
Read moreTrauma Therapy and Anger: How Therapy Teaches Healthy Expression
You may not think of yourself as someone who’s “angry.” Who wants that? But maybe you’re the one who bottles[…]
Read moreAnxiety, Panic, and Grief Online and Offline: Finding Safety in a World That Feels Unsafe
Do you ever notice your chest tightening when you scroll through the latest news headline? Maybe it’s a story about[…]
Read moreRelational Trauma & CPTSD: Healing the Black Sheep Identity
Feel like the family “black sheep”? Discover how relational trauma and Complex PTSD affect adults—and how trauma-informed therapy with therapists like myself, in Ontario, Canada, can help you heal.
Read moreReselfing in Midlife: Healing the Wounded Inner Child Who Won’t Let You Rest
She’s the woman who never stops. Sound familiar? The one who gets it done, holds it together, shows up for[…]
Read moreManaging Guilt and Privilege While the World Burns: A Bottom-Up Approach for Burnt-Out Helpers and Healers
“I feel guilty even resting or taking time for me. How can I think about my own life when others[…]
Read moreGenerational Trauma & Intimacy: Healing the Invisible Wounds Blocking Connection
Have you ever caught yourself pulling away just when things are getting close? Or maybe you long for deep, soulful[…]
Read moreUsing EMDR for Grief and Loss: A Powerful Tool for Healing
Grief and loss are universal experiences that affect everyone at some point in life. Whether it’s the death of a[…]
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