When a child experiences being in a severely dangerous position, their world shatters as they no longer feel safe. This dramatic shift in a child can alter how they perceive the world. Unfortunately, it may have long lasting effects if not worked through. A trauma professional can help adults work through the persistent feeling of…
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How the Trauma Resiliency Model in working with Oppressed Population
Living in a society that practices discrimination regarding certain groups can be an underlying cause of trauma and depression. It may come with not being understood, isolation, and unfair treatment—which can affect mental health. For many, discrimination can lead to a life of trauma. The trauma resiliency model, a somatic alternative therapy, can help people…
Mindfulness Somatic Healing For Sexual Assault Survivors
Regaining trust in the world after sexual assault is challenging. A survivor may disassociate from their own body in response to fearful situations and in order to overcome the danger. If a survivor suffered abuse in childhood, they may have a limited sensory and emotional awareness overall. Body psychotherapies can help people have a body…
Survive Holiday Stress With Couples Therapy in Los Angeles
The holidays are an exciting time to share with your partner. There’s a lot of eating, gifting, bonding, reminiscing, and messages of joy. The holidays can also bring plenty of stress as we’ve been programmed to meet many expectations. Handling the holiday stress alone is a heavy enough task; doing it as a couple can…
Fight Seasonal Depression in Los Angeles
It’s natural to enjoy routine. Expectations are met, order is in place, and there’s control over the situation—or at least there’s the feeling that everything you know is guaranteed to remain the same. When there’s a change in your routine however, it’s easy to feel off-balance. This sentiment applies to many things, including seasons having…
Using Somatic Experiencing to Cope with Anger
An angry person can catch us off-guard if the anger seems to come out of nowhere or if the reason for their anger appears trivial. However, it’s important to acknowledge that some people instinctively respond with anger when they feel trapped in a similar situation from their past– this can be a symptom of PTSD….