Trauma & therapy
Healing from trauma is a journey that requires support and guidance. Our contributors explore the impact of trauma and grief, as well as various therapeutic approaches available to aid recovery. Learn about different types of trauma, signs and symptoms, and effective therapy options.
How to Find a Therapist Who’s the Right Fit for You
Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a huge maze, right? You want to find support, you know you need something, but you're not sure what that is. You want to find someone who will...
Healing Through Movement and How Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Is Revolutionizing Trauma Recovery
We all know life can get overwhelming. Between work, relationships, and daily stressors, it’s easy to forget something essential for our growth: safety.
Empowering Movement and Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency
This approach to therapy goes beyond treatment; it focuses on teaching skills that individuals can apply themselves. "Empowering" highlights how clients regain control over their bodies, while "Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency" emphasizes that therapy is not about dependence but about enabling people to take charge of their own recovery and well-being.
How Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) Supports Brain Wellness and Alzheimer’s Research
As science seeks new ways to support brain health and tackle neurodegenerative diseases, red light therapy...
Why Letting Go Feels So Hard Even When You Want To
Letting go is often depicted as a moment of freedom a breath of fresh air, a release, a deliberate choice. However, for many people...
Why Your Chronic Pain Won’t Go Away and The Hidden Cause Doctors Are Not Talking About
Chronic pain is a global health epidemic affecting millions and deeply impacting daily life. According to the Global Burden of Disease...
Exploring the Overlap Between PTSD and Neurodiversity
During a counselling session, my therapist asked if I was neurodiverse. At the time, I was somewhat taken aback by the question.
Safe Place Visualization Therapy
Safe Place Visualization Therapy is a therapeutic technique where a person imagines a peaceful and secure place in their mind.
How to Conquer Your Fears
We all have fears. Whether it’s a fear of heights, spiders, or flying in an airplane, these anxieties hold us back from living fully.
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma as Parents in 2025
"No, it's not." Three tiny words, spoken in a small voice from a small body, manage to trigger the 44-year-old me more often than I’d...
Awaken the Warrior Within and Embrace Life’s Journey with Strength and Peace
Life, in its rawest form, is neither fair nor unfair; it simply is. And yet, despite its unpredictability, life is undeniably beautiful.
Understanding Neck Pain in Hypermobility and How to Manage It for Lasting Relief
Neck pain is a common and often debilitating symptom in individuals with hypermobility, particularly those with Hypermobility Spectrum...
Foot Reflexology and Its Positive Influence on Our Babies’ and Children’s Development
Foot Reflexology is a gentle and relaxing therapy that naturally helps alleviate physical and emotional tension and blockages.
How Quantum Effects Enhance Red Light Therapy for the Gut-Brain Axis
Red light therapy (RLT), particularly in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, has gained attention for its ability to enhance cellular...
Natural Remedies Under Fire, While Big Pharma Gets Away with Murder
For centuries, humans have relied on nature’s remedies, herbs, fasting, energy healing, and holistic therapies to restore balance and...
Healing is Not Linear
Most people see healing as a staircase. Small steps and you move forward in a direct, straight line. Nothing could be further from the...
Five Strategies to Cope with the Effects of Future Shock and Manage Fear and Anxiety
Five years ago, we foolishly believed that COVID-19 marked the worst of all times. After nearly two years of constant quarantine, social...
5 Signs of Generational Trauma and How to Break the Cycle
Have you ever found yourself repeating patterns in relationships, struggling with self-worth, or feeling like no matter how much you...
3 Tips for Decolonizing Your Herbal Education Journey
Recently, more people have become aware of the harmful chemicals in different foods, hygiene products, and clothing items due to the..