Trauma & therapy
Healing from trauma is a journey that requires support and guidance. Our contributors explore the impact of trauma and grief, as well as various therapeutic approaches available to aid recovery. Learn about different types of trauma, signs and symptoms, and effective therapy options.
Preventive Foot Care as a Missing Piece in Primary Health Strategy
Primary care has evolved significantly over the past decades. Screening protocols now routinely include blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol panels, glucose testing, cancer screenings, and mental health...
A Real Story Behind The Opioid Crisis Addiction Recovery and Advocacy
I don’t want the version of my mom that addiction turned her into. I want my mom back. The real one, the one who threw me birthday parties and made magic out of nothing. The one who let us sleep outside in a...
Why Breathwork is Still Overlooked as a Starting Point for Instant Wellbeing
For a stressed out, emotionally overwhelmed Matthew Donnachie, breathwork was a salvation. Here’s what happens when you decenter overpriced wellness in favor of a simple breathwork practice When people...
Your Insurance Should Not Choose Your Therapist and Why Covered Does Not Always Mean Effective
When you start looking for a therapist, one of the first filters most people use is simple: Do they take my insurance? It makes sense. Therapy can feel like a big financial commitment, and using your benefits...
Gestalt Psychotherapy and Horses Helping Refugee Youth Build Embodied Resilience
The Gestalt principle of the here and now is one of the most powerful components of Gestalt-based equine-facilitated psychotherapy, as it challenges participants to let go of their cognitive...
Bonded To Trauma and the Hidden Weight We Carry
Nothing defines my life as a disabled person more than the trauma of living. That is called a paradox. Physical, mental, and emotional traumas fill my person day and night. In the daytime, every other...
Why Some People Don’t Heal and What Quantum Energy Healing Reveals
Many people feel like they've tried everything but still can't seem to break free from persistent health struggles. As a holistic practitioner, I've seen clients who’ve cleaned up their diets, explored therapy...
From Fight-or-Flight to Thriving and Practical Somatic Tools for Nervous System Regulation
In this article, explore practical somatic tools designed to regulate the nervous system and release stored trauma. Drawing from personal healing and clinical expertise, the author highlights how...
Why Foot Care is Not Cosmetic, It’s Clinical
Foot care is frequently associated with cosmetic maintenance. Many people view it primarily as an aesthetic service related to appearance or comfort. While hygiene and appearance are important, this perception...
Finding Wholeness in Imperfection and How Ikigai, Wabi-Sabi, and Kintsugi Can Transform Western Life
There was a moment when everything felt like it had to be perfect, my work, my schedule, even my emotions. If I wasn’t productive, polished, and in control, I felt like I was falling behind. That pressure...
Top 3 Causes of Neck and Shoulder Pain and How Acupuncture Helps
Neck and shoulder pain are often discussed as a single complaint, yet they frequently arise from distinct muscular, joint, or nerve-related conditions. Understanding the underlying source of pain is...
What Kind of Therapist Do I Need for Trauma? A Simple Guide
You’ve been through some stuff in life, some heavy stuff. But life is, well, going on. You’re functioning. You can manage day-to-day tasks. From the outside, things look “fine.” One day, you’re having lunch...
How Interoception Helps Heal Trauma
When it comes to healing trauma, parts work (like IFS – Internal Family Systems) is a gold standard approach. In parts work, we talked about our inner critics, our wounded inner children, or our fierce...
Why Talk Therapy Is Not Enough and What Actually Creates Real Transformation
For years, talk therapy has been one of the main approaches to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. It has helped many people gain awareness, understand their patterns, and process their...
What Anxiety Really Means and How to Stop Letting It Run Your Life
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from anxiety. It is not just being stressed; it is being on guard all the time. It is feeling your body tense before your mind even knows why. It...
