Trauma, PTSD, and Healing Resources
A collection of trauma-informed articles exploring PTSD, therapy options, and the many ways healing can unfold, written with care and respect for your pace.
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Help Heal Trauma
EMDR therapy is a trauma informed approach that helps the brain reprocess overwhelming experiences. This article explains how EMDR works, who it helps, and why it supports lasting trauma recovery.
Overcoming Shame as a Parent: Releasing the Burden of the Past
If you’ve experienced trauma in your own childhood, you may sometimes feel shame about how it affects your parenting today. It’s common to worry that you’re not doing enough or that your past is preventing you from being the parent you want to be. This feeling of...
Parenting Through the Lens of Childhood Trauma: Embracing Compassion for Yourself
Parenting is challenging enough, but for parents who experienced trauma in their own childhood, it can be even more difficult. You may find yourself reacting in ways that surprise or upset you, feeling triggered by your child's behavior, or struggling with feelings of...
Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teens
As children grow into teenagers, it’s common for parents to feel disconnected, confused, or even frustrated by the changes in their child’s behavior. However, this stage of life is a crucial time for emotional development, and it’s possible to bridge the gap and...
Supporting Your Child’s Identity Development During Transitions
Navigating changes related to race, identity, or culture can be an overwhelming experience for children, especially when they face stress or confusion about where they fit in. As a parent, you play a critical role in supporting your child through these transitions and...
Strengthening Family Connections After a Traumatic Experience
When a family experiences trauma, the aftermath can create emotional distance, misunderstandings, and a sense of isolation. However, it’s possible to rebuild strong family connections with intentional efforts to heal together. As a parent, you have the power to lead...
Helping Your Child Cope with Anxiety
It’s heartbreaking to see your child struggle with anxiety, but as a parent, you can play a key role in helping them manage their stress and build resilience. Empowering your child to face anxiety involves understanding their needs, offering reassurance, and creating...
Empowering Parents to Support Children Through Trauma
Supporting children through trauma requires more than reassurance or behavior management. This article explores how trauma impacts a child’s nervous system, emotional regulation, and sense of safety, and why parents play a critical role in healing. By understanding trauma responses and learning attuned, developmentally appropriate support strategies, caregivers can help foster regulation, resilience, and connection after adversity.