What happens when avoidance becomes a habit that impacts work or relationships negatively?

To expand our distress capacity is to teach our nervous system that we are safe

Although not triggering the client upon first meeting is an intention, a trauma therapist will try to create a "safe enough" container for the client to feel supported. Read below to learn about the approaches to trauma-informed care and why it’s critical in a therapeutic relationship.

The saying "listen to your body" becomes mainstream and encouraged, but what does that mean when we live in a society that often pushes our bodies beyond capacity?

Have you ever made an excuse for yourself or someone else? Most of us have! That’s one way rationalization may be showing up as a defense mechanism.

The goal is pretty clear—clients want to feel more connected to their bodies and feel less activated and triggered when difficult things come their way. Which approach is the most effective?