There is a common misconception that trauma belongs to the past. Many people believe that if something painful happened decades ago, it should have faded by now. They tell themselves, "I've lived with it this long," or "I survived it, so it shouldn't affect me...
Sleep is often described as the body's natural reset button. As a person moves throughout their day, a neurotransmitter called adenosine begins to build up as a byproduct of normal cell functioning. When enough adenosine accumulates, that person will begin to feel very sleepy. During...
There are moments when someone asks, "What do you need?" and your mind goes completely blank. Maybe your partner notices you're upset. A friend checks in. Your therapist asks how they can support you. Even though you know something feels wrong, you can't find the...
Imagine with me, if you will, experiencing trauma for the first time as a toddler. Your parents are brutally murdered, and you witness your mother’s demise firsthand. Orphaned, you are relocated to the home of some extended family members, where you are exposed to years...