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|

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|

Healing from Trauma: The Path Exercise

There is no denying the fact that healing from trauma is a process. It can take some time, but there are different steps you can take – even baby steps – that will help move you closer to your goals. In his book, Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model, Dr. Richard C. Schwartz discusses [...]

By |2021-01-19T12:55:36-05:00January 19th, 2021|Trauma|

Treating Trauma: How to Recognize the Past Without Reviewing It

It can be very painful for trauma victims to explore the memories that are related to the traumatic events they lived through. Unfortunately, trauma therapy has largely focused on reviewing these events in the past. But for the most part, the only thing that really ever accomplishes is retraumatizing the person all over again. That [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:51-05:00December 3rd, 2020|Trauma|