Most people can identify at least one relationship that has impacted them in a negative way throughout their lifetime. But have you ever wondered if you’ve experienced relational trauma? So what is the difference between a bad relationship and relational trauma? Today we will take the time to explore this topic together

First Responders are trained professionals who typically arrive first on the scene of any type of emergency, some people classify them in different ways in their head but one thing they all have in common is that they are humans too. 

After experiencing infidelity trauma, you may find yourself asking, will I ever get over this? Will I feel like this forever? In these times of questioning, you may be wondering how to recover. Before expanding, I would be remiss not to share, that recovery looks different for everyone

Some people use a shared traumatic experience with another person as an anchoring point to create a false sense of security and acceptance. Survivors of trauma who experience trauma bonding often find it more challenging to leave the relationship, advocate for themselves, set boundaries, and state their needs.

Participating in a healthy spiritual community is often a profound and enriching experience for those involved. However, differentiating between a healthy spiritual community and an unhealthy environment is crucial for your well-being and personal growth.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a trauma disclosure? Trauma is challenging and heartbreaking for both the survivor and those that love and care for them

Have you ever considered that animals may be an effective aspect of trauma treatment? Today we are going to explore the research on animals as a tool for the management and treatment of trauma and PTSD symptoms and consider the benefits that animal ownership may have for those who are trauma survivors. 

Recovering from an abusive or toxic spiritual environment can be a complex and emotionally painful experience for many reasons. One being, our spiritual environment is a place where we often seek peace, help, goodness, truth, and genuine human connection.

Flashbacks are one of the more common trauma experiences and symptoms that are experienced by trauma survivors, and while they are common for trauma therapists to work with, those experiencing flashbacks often  find them scary, distressing, confusing, disorienting, and very uncomfortable

With greater and greater awareness and discussion on the impact of trauma, there is a growing conversation on the types of experiences that can be a form of trauma. Today, we will discuss poverty as a form of trauma and discuss the impacts of property on those who experience it. 

Learn more about this resource for professionals who are exposed to trauma as a part of their career and professional work.

When you think of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, you probably think of more extreme cases of physical assault resulting in a visible injury but the truth is, domestic violence has multiple layers.

Do you seem to feel angry about how something has impacted you and your life? Or do, you just find yourself on edge, quick to anger and snapping at others more than you like. After experiencing a traumatic event, it is very common that those individuals to feel angry.

Sexual assault trauma can feel like a terrible beast to fight, but you do not have to stay stuck forever. There are ways to heal.

Depending on our circumstances growing up there may or may not be the resources needed or available to adequately treat childhood trauma when it happens. Therefore, many people have entered into adulthood and all it has to offer without slaying the dragon of childhood trauma.

Learn from one of our team members that specializes in first responded trauma. She will share her unique insights into the challenge, trauma, and needs of the first responder community.

This is one of the primary resources for our current understanding of trauma and the full impact of trauma on the human body and brain

The basic premise of the research on polyvagal theory focuses on the concept of the vagus nerve, which connects to the safety circuits of the brain and travels into the body through several different major body systems. Learn about the significance of this nervous system connection as it impacts the physical concerns that occur in high correlation with trauma and anxiety disorders

Do you find yourself in your current relationship negatively impacted by your past? Do you struggle to communicate past trauma with your current partner for fear of “burdening them,” “feeling needy,” or just not knowing how to share these things with them?

Have you ever thought: “why does this still bother me?,” “I should be over this by now.”, “This is ridiculous that this still makes me upset” or something similar? If so, you are not alone.