Authenticity vs. Attachment: Finding Balance for Emotional Well-Being
In my many years as a trauma therapist in Chicago, I have witnessed firsthand the delicate interplay between two fundamental human needs: authenticity and attachment. Drawing on the profound work of Dr. Gabor Maté, I have come to understand that our very survival depends on nurturing both these aspects of our being. Yet, as Dr….
Which Type of Trauma Therapy Is Right for You?
The National Council for Behavioral Health reports that nearly 70% of Americans have experienced a traumatic event of some form in their life causing profound mental health impacts. However, not everyone gets the timely help they need. Trauma therapy has the potential to greatly improve and even save lives, but most people fail to recognize…
Trauma Therapy: Types of Trauma-Specific Treatments
The experience of trauma is an almost universal experience. Whether you’ve experienced chronic trauma over long periods of time (e.g., childhood trauma, intimate partner violence) or more acute experiences (e.g., car accidents, acts of violence) the mental and physical health outcomes of trauma can affect interpersonal relationships and even out physiological processes. Seeking therapy…