TRAUMA AND HEALING:

Many people are actually afraid to heal because their entire identity is centered around the trauma they’ve experienced. They have no idea who they are outside of trauma, and that unknown can be terrifying.

Healing may look like a broken chair at first, but it is the beginning of rebuilding something stronger.

Healing isn’t always beautiful at first.

For many survivors, trauma feels like the “safe” chair – solid, familiar, and predictable – while healing feels broken, uncertain, even terrifying. But here’s the truth: what looks “broken” in healing is actually the beginning of rebuilding something stronger, step by step. 6

Trauma healing is not one-size-fits-all. Different therapy approaches can support your journey depending on your needs:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Helps reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their overwhelming power.

Somatic Experiencing & Body-Based Therapies: Release trauma stored in the body, regulate the nervous system, and restore safety.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Shifts negative thought patterns caused by trauma into healthier perspectives.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Builds emotional regulation, mindfulness, and coping skills.

IFS (Internal Family Systems): Heals inner parts (like the wounded child or protector) with compassion and self-leadership.

Trauma-Informed Talk Therapy: Creates a safe space to process experiences without re-traumatization.

Group Therapy & Peer Support: Reminds you that you are not alone – community is healing.

Healing may feel uncertain, but every step you take is proof of your courage. You are not broken. You are rebuilding. And you are not alone.