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Polarization of the Parts After Trauma

The human mind is made up of a system of Parts, and when there are differences between the parts, the situation can often escalate into polarization. This is a concept that most people can easily understand because we have all found ourselves in it at one time or another. In the book, Introduction to the [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00May 5th, 2021|Trauma|

The Transition from Trauma Memory to Trauma Logic

Today, we know so much more about trauma therapy and the proper way to provide it than we ever have before. For instance, it was once assumed that trauma victims would have the words they needed to explain the traumatic event they endured. They simply lacked the chance to express them. But research shown us [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00April 6th, 2021|Trauma|

Partners of Those Struggling With Sex Addiction

Sexual addiction doesn’t just affect the person suffering from the condition. It also has a significant impact on their partner, friends and family. Partners, in particular, are especially likely to suffer the consequences of sexual addiction. They can, in fact, be so profound that they too seek professional counselling to aid them with the healing [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00March 29th, 2021|Addiction|

Cheater or Sex Addict? What is the difference?

If someone is habitually unfaithful to their partner, they or the people around them may question if they’re suffering from sex addiction. In some cases, people who have cheated have even used this condition as an excuse for their behaviour - even if they don’t actually have an addiction. If a person is keeping important sexual [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00March 16th, 2021|Addiction|

Part One: The Purpose of the Parts in the Healing of Trauma

Unfortunately, we as human beings have been taught to believe that our minds are unitary. Our culture has led us to believe that any derivation from a solitary mind is called mental illness. It is quite possible that a lot of people have been wrongly diagnosed with multiple personality disorder (also called dissociative identity disorder). [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00March 2nd, 2021|Trauma|

What it Means to Witness Being Witnessed in Trauma Therapy

Witnessing can be a very important part of trauma therapy for those who want to tell the stories of their traumatic events. But please know that it is not always necessary or helpful for trauma victims to tell their stories. Sometimes there are benefits, and being witnessed is one of them. The reality is that [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Trauma|

The Past Vs. the Present in Trauma Therapy and Healing

The key to effective trauma therapy is helping clients learn the difference between a trigger and being threatened in the here and now. In order for a trauma victim to be able to process how unsafe they were when the traumatic event occurred, they have to be able to understand that they are safe now. [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Trauma|