For many, the prospect of therapy – of having to open up and share your deepest most vulnerable self with a stranger – is terrifying. In fact, fear is cited as one of the main reasons many people who could benefit from therapy opt out, instead. However, the key to...
Multiple studies attest to the lasting impact of childhood trauma, violence, and neglect. The residual effects carry through into adulthood and continue to hinder quality of life. Childhood neglect and trauma manifest both physically and mentally. Left unchecked (or...
The incident; you still remember every last detail. Even though it happened 15 years ago, you remember what you were wearing. A gray and black striped skirt. You’d had for quite a while, but got rid of it right after. You remember how powerless it made you feel. You...
Trauma is defined as, “a deeply distressing disturbing experience.” Now, here’s where it gets tricky, “distressing” and “disturbing” are subjective to each person. There’s no way to decipher whether or not something will have a lasting impact on you. A specific event...
Ready for this? You’ve experienced trauma. But have you attended trauma therapy in Roseville, CA? In fact, without even thinking too hard, you can probably list off five events that you wish you’d never gone through. Those moments in which you can still recall every...
Your heart rate increases as you make your way over to your phone. Having sent the text an hour ago, you have checked it at least 10 times since. After you hit the home button you see…nothing. No text, just the time. A big glaring reminder that over an hour has passed...
