The phrase “shine your spine” is one of those sayings that stuck with me the first time I saw it. It’s more than just a catchy phrase—it’s a powerful metaphor for finding the courage to assert your needs, hold boundaries, and choose yourself, even when it feels scary or uncomfortable.
Starting therapy is a significant step toward emotional and mental well-being, but it begins long before you enter a therapist’s office. By understanding your goals and what you hope to gain from therapy, you’ll be better equipped to find the right therapist and make informed decisions about your mental health journey.
If you’ve ever felt unsure after meeting with a therapist, know that you’re not alone. The key to effective therapy lies in the strength of the connection you build with your therapist. By focusing on personal fit thanks to our complimentary matching service, we’re here to help you find a therapist who will support and guide you in a meaningful way.
A trauma bond is a harmful connection that forms between two people, often a victim and a perpetrator. The aftermath of even just one abuse cycle is so much shame and self-blame. Eventually, you fear being left more than being harmed. But the hopeful truth is – you can leave. Trauma bonds are not impossible cages to escape from. With the help of safe and trusted care, you can learn to leave your abuser behind for good.
Many people are familiar with the term ‘harm reduction’, especially in the context of substance use. However, less are aware that this concept has expanded beyond addressing addiction, and now has important implications for the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Our current models of diagnosing and treating trauma are mostly during the post-traumatic phase. Protecting people from post-traumatic symptoms is an important part of this work, and we can best do that if we intervene as soon as possible- and we can only intervene if someone is capable of seeing that they are living through active distress.
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