Trauma

These are lyrics from a song about attachment trauma. Children are like little sponges who are constantly trying to make sense of the world and their place in it. When they grow up in a family or an environment that is unsupportive, chaotic, neglectful or…

Right now we could all use a bit more resilience. This pandemic has been exhausting and we have no idea when it will end. And this has led to increased sense of hopelessness and despair. But we are not powerless. We can build resilience within…

According to Gabor Maté, who is a renowned expert on addiction, the underlying issue for those with substance use issues is some sort of pain they are trying to mask or cope with. I often hear from clients with substance use issues that they aren’t…

This is similar to what some trauma survivors can experience, and is especially common for military personnel and veterans suffering from PTSD. When a person experiences a number of very emotionally heightened experiences, they can then come to feel that common, everyday experiences seems dull…

Being told or admired for how strong you are can sometimes be a negative thing, and if you have felt that way you are not alone. That is because it can be a subtle way of being told that you don’t have the right to…

Attachment trauma, hurt that comes from the relationships people have with their families can be quite deep and difficult to articulate. Something that I hear from my clients quite often is that their parents did the best that they could, or how their parents loved…