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Have you ever found yourself reacting in a way that did not make sense? Maybe you become defensive during a conversation. Perhaps you avoid situations that make you uncomfortable. You may shut down when emotions become overwhelming or find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no. If you have ever wondered, "Why do I keep reacting this way?" you are not alone. From a trauma therapy perspective, these reactions are often more than habits or personality traits. They m

When people hear the word trauma, they often think of a single event, such as a car accident or another life-threatening experience. While those experiences can certainly be traumatic, trauma can also develop through repeated experiences within important relationships, especially during childhood. This is often referred to as relational trauma. Relational trauma isn't always about what happened. Sometimes it's about what happened over and over again, or what didn't happen whe

Trauma is often imagined as something that happens directly, to the person experiencing it firsthand. But trauma does not exist solely in proximity to harm. Those who witness profound suffering of others, can carry a deep, embodied impact. This is often referred to as secondary trauma, and when the threat or suffering is ongoing, it becomes a form of active trauma. Even when physically removed from danger, the body knows. The nervous system senses threat and grief, registerin