The Importance of Anger for Women and Femmes
Anger is healthy, especially when it's coupled with trauma because rage is mobilizing energy that wants to move out and free up space for the body to be more flexible, adaptive, and free of pain.
7 Things Your Therapist Wish They Could Tell You
Do you ever wonder “what does my therapist think of me?” I’ll share my experiences as a trauma-informed, queer Asian American therapist in New York City.
How Avoidance Keeps You Stuck in Fear and Anxiety
What happens when avoidance becomes a habit that impacts work or relationships negatively?
Building Distress Tolerance Through Somatic Experiencing
To expand our distress capacity is to teach our nervous system that we are safe
Why is Trauma Informed Therapy Important?
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.
Everyone Says “Listen to Your Body” But How Do You Actually Do It?
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?