Emotional Vs Physical Trauma

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Trauma is not the actual event but the long lasting impact left on our minds and bodies after that event that continues to cause physical and psychological harm” – Gabor Maté Physical and emotional pain are both perceived similarly by the brain. However, because emotional pain is not necessarily caused by physical causes, it can … Read more

Understanding Strength

understanding strength

Intentions speak louder than actions but if actions continue to take us away from our values then the well-meaning intentions will turn into suppressed emotions creating a different type of trauma response in us. A gentle mother who wants to help her child toughen up against children who tease him stops herself when the boy’s … Read more