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Notes on healing.
Reflections on trauma, therapy, and the everyday work of feeling more like yourself — from our clinicians.
July 28, 2026
Trauma-Informed Case Formulation and Structural Stress
Learn how structural stress can shape trauma responses—and how therapists can build case formulations that avoid both over-pathologizing and under-recognizing clinical needs.
December 19, 2023
Taking Care of Yourself this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us! During this time many people have expectations of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Others may dread these coming days. Not all people who dread the holidays have a history of trauma; however, what we know to be very true and most humbling, is that for many individuals who have experienced trauma, and more specifically, complex PTSD, this time of year can trigger difficult emotions and memories. In this blog post, I’m going to explore the intersection of the holi
December 1, 2023
Self-Compassion Made Simple
“Can I accept myself as I am?” “Can I give myself permission to feel?” “Can I be patient?”Do you speak to yourself this way? Or are these words and thoughts so foreign and out of reach that there is no way you could imagine them applying to you?You are not alone!Self-compassion is hard for most people. Generally, clients say it feels strange, awkward and makes them feel vulnerable. Highly self-critical words, phrases, and actions may feel more accessible. A strong inner critic can protect you fr
November 3, 2023
On Being Stuck Part 2
In the previous blog post, we talked about identifying and noticing this ‘stuck’ feeling in our body, and explored the inner working system. At this point we might know where the feeling comes from, and we can start to apply some strategies like self-compassion and/or mindfulness to see if they help us get un-stuck. In part two of this blog post, I will walk you through goal setting and vision creation, as well as why and how seeking support might be a good resource for you. Set Goals and Creati
October 2, 2023
On Being Stuck Part 1:
We know life as being an epic journey full of all the elements, twists and turns. So it’s not uncommon or surprising to find ourselves feeling stuck at various points along our path.This sense of being trapped, immobilized or feeling stuck in a cyclical rut, can be quite disheartening and overwhelming. Features of anxiety, depression, fear, frustration, feelings of defeat, loss of self and sense of hopelessness are some of the possible emotions that can flood our inner system, leading to self-da