If your inner voice is harsh, critical, or full of shame, you’re not alone. For many survivors of complex trauma, the inner critic is a survival strategy—one that can soften and shift through supportive therapy.

Breathing is a powerful tool for nervous system regulation—but for trauma survivors, it must be approached with care. These five techniques support calm and connection at your own pace.

When your nervous system is in survival mode, grounding can help bring you back to safety and presence. Here are techniques to help you regulate and reconnect.

Starting trauma therapy is a big step—and finding the right therapist can make all the difference. This post offers key questions to ask during a consultation, so you can feel empowered, informed, and confident in choosing a therapist who’s a good fit for your healing journey.

When you begin processing trauma, you may find yourself avoiding, shutting down, or feeling stuck. These aren’t signs of failure—they’re trauma defenses. In this post, we’ll explore how defenses show up in therapy, why they’re protective, and how working with them (not against them) is a vital part of the healing process.

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the same painful patterns—whether in relationships, work, or how you treat yourself? These recurring dynamics may be more than just coincidence. In trauma therapy, they’re often called re-enactments: unconscious attempts to replay the past in hopes of a different outcome. This post explores why they happen, how they show up, and how healing is possible.

What counts as trauma? Mental health professionals continue to debate how broadly the term should be defined. This post explores why the definition matters—for diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to those asking for help.

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) results from repeated or prolonged trauma, often in childhood. Learn how it affects your mind, body, and relationships—and how healing is possible.