Mother Hunger is a term coined by Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Claire Bidwell Smith to describe the deep, insatiable longing for love that arises from a lack of nurturing maternal care. This unmet need can manifest as emotional distress, relational...
Our world today feels deeply divided. Political polarization, social unrest, and ideological conflicts dominate the headlines, creating a sense that we are locked in endless battles against one another. In this climate, it has become easy—almost instinctive—to see...
Trauma as a Spiritual Injury: The Deepest Wound Trauma is more than just a psychological wound; it is also a spiritual injury—a rupture in connection to oneself and others and a sense of meaning or purpose. This deeper wound helps explain why the effects of trauma can...
In the helping professions, the desire to care for others is a calling and can also feel heavy at times. Therapists, physicians, and other caregivers often carry the emotional weight of their clients’ and patients’ struggles, navigating a constant stream...
Imagine stepping into the depths of your own mind, confronting the shadows of unimaginable trauma, and emerging transformed—a journey that Holocaust survivor and author Ka-Tzetnik undertook through the lens of LSD therapy, as captured in a groundbreaking film about...
Understanding Integration in KAP One of the most vital components of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is the integration process. Integration typically occurs the day after a KAP session and involves talk therapy or EMDR aimed at helping clients make sense of...