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.
The Benefits of Dry Needling with Electrical Stimulation in Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly among physical therapists and sports medicine practitioners. This method involves inserting...
The Silent Blueprint of Loss and How Losing a Parent Young Shapes Every Bond We Build
There are moments in life that redefine us. Losing a parent at a young age is not just a heartbreak, it is a blueprint change. It silently, often invisibly, rewrites the foundation on
What Is Trauma? – Understanding the True Nature and Impact of Traumatic Imprint
In recent years, the term trauma has become increasingly common in everyday language. We often hear people describe seemingly minor life events and day-to-day stressors or inconveniences as...
Energy Healing vs. Quantum Healing – Are They Related?
Energy healing and quantum healing are both based on the idea that everything in the universe, including our bodies, is made up of energy. But is there a difference between them? And why do some healers use the term “energy healing” while others prefer “quantum healing”?
Can Health Anxiety Cause Real Physical Symptoms? – 7 Signs and 7 Ways to Break the Cycle
You feel a strange sensation in your body. Within minutes, your mind races, your heart pounds. What if it’s serious? What if the doctors missed something? You can’t focus on anything else.
How You Can Benefit from Shamanic Journeying
Have you noticed the rise in the use of Shamanic Journeying among healers and spiritual practitioners around the world, and that many people seem to be speaking of these magical drum journeys?
The Power of Cortisol as The Silent Player in Your Trauma Narrative
Everywhere you turn on social media, people are talking about cortisol, and it seems to have become the cause of all of our problems. But cortisol isn’t all bad, so how much do we actually...
The Weight of Protection
He was in his mid-thirties. Not someone chasing vanity. Not someone obsessed with six-packs or Instagram aesthetics. Just a man who wanted to feel good in his body, light, agile, at peace.
How to Reclaim Your Health After a Life-Changing Wake-Up Call
A serious diagnosis can feel like the end of the road, but it can also be the start of something extraordinary. Here’s how I intend to turn fear into focus and illness into action.
Getting Smart While Training with Fibromyalgia
As a Fibromyalgia Warrior, I understand the challenges we face every single day. While no two experiences are exactly alike, the common threads are pain, exhaustion and fatigue. For me, the pain...
Does Red Light Therapy Help Neuropathy?
Neuropathy can cause chronic pain, tingling, and numbness that disrupt daily life, and many are searching for effective, non-invasive relief. Red light therapy has gained attention as a promising...
Understanding the Impact of Ice and Pain Killers on Healing
In physical therapy, effective recovery from injuries is paramount. Many individuals instinctively turn to ice and painkillers for immediate relief, believing they...
How to Find a Therapist Who’s the Right Fit for You
Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a huge maze, right? You want to find support, you know you need something, but you're not sure what that is. You want to find someone who will...
Healing Through Movement and How Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Is Revolutionizing Trauma Recovery
We all know life can get overwhelming. Between work, relationships, and daily stressors, it’s easy to forget something essential for our growth: safety.
Empowering Movement and Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency
This approach to therapy goes beyond treatment; it focuses on teaching skills that individuals can apply themselves. "Empowering" highlights how clients regain control over their bodies, while "Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency" emphasizes that therapy is not about dependence but about enabling people to take charge of their own recovery and well-being.
How Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) Supports Brain Wellness and Alzheimer’s Research
As science seeks new ways to support brain health and tackle neurodegenerative diseases, red light therapy...
Why Letting Go Feels So Hard Even When You Want To
Letting go is often depicted as a moment of freedom a breath of fresh air, a release, a deliberate choice. However, for many people...
Why Your Chronic Pain Won’t Go Away and The Hidden Cause Doctors Are Not Talking About
Chronic pain is a global health epidemic affecting millions and deeply impacting daily life. According to the Global Burden of Disease...
Exploring the Overlap Between PTSD and Neurodiversity
During a counselling session, my therapist asked if I was neurodiverse. At the time, I was somewhat taken aback by the question.