by Joey Tadie | Jun 9, 2025 | EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Joey Tadie, Trauma Recovery
Imagine a young elephant tethered to a stake in the ground by a heavy chain. At first, the elephant resists—pulling, struggling, testing the boundaries. Nevertheless the chain holds firm. Over time, the elephant stops trying, accepting the limits as reality....
by Dorothy Moon | Jun 2, 2025 | All Posts, Dorothy Moon, Intensives, Personal Growth, Trauma Recovery
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? You’re not alone. If you’re a high-achieving professional, parent, or caregiver, you might be hitting a wall—physically, mentally, emotionally. You may know what needs to change, but actually making it happen feels impossible. Even...
by Sarah Long | May 9, 2025 | Anxiety & Depression, Personal Growth, Sarah Long, Self Care, Spiritual Exploration, Trauma Recovery
The importance of an open heart. Finding joy in the small things. Angels and spirit helpers come in many forms. The power of presence and quiet companionship. How to be steady and loving, even in silence. That grief is love with nowhere to go—and that it’s okay...
by Susan Smith | Apr 14, 2025 | Demystifying Therapy, Family Dynamics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith, Trauma Recovery
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...
by Erin Jacklin | Apr 3, 2025 | EMDR and Trauma Recovery, Erin Jacklin, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Spiritual Exploration, Trauma Recovery
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...
by Erin Jacklin | Feb 17, 2025 | Erin Jacklin, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Trauma Recovery
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...