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Therapy for Complex PTSD: How to Cope with Painful Feelings of being Alone
Those with Complex PTSD struggle with deep feelings of being alone It is often relationship challenges that drive a person to seek...
April Griffin
May 64 min read


Three DBT Emotion Regulation Skills Helpful for PTSD
Here are three DBT emotion regulation skills that you can use in your daily life that are especially helpful for those who have experienced
April Griffin
Feb 144 min read


Healing Attachment Trauma with EMDR therapy
Healing from attachment trauma can be a multi-layered process that can take time. EMDR therapy provides resources to heal.
April Griffin
Feb 134 min read


The Freeze Response in Complex Trauma
The freeze response in complex ptsd is often experienced after a fight or flight response, and is often in response to trauma triggers.
April Griffin
Oct 22, 20243 min read


How to care for yourself after experiencing a sexual assault
After experiencing sexual assault it is normal to feel scared and in shock. The number one priority is your safety and well-being.
April Griffin
Jul 15, 20245 min read


The Lasting Effects of Childhood Bullying
When I was a little child there was a saying “sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never hurt you”. I learned quickly...
April Griffin
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Was it really sexual assault? (Trigger Warning….discussion of sexual assault)
Was it really sexual assault?
April Griffin
May 9, 20233 min read


Working with men to heal from trauma? The hardest part is getting started in counselling.
There is a long-running stigma that stops men from seeking therapy. Traditionally women have been more likely than men to seek therapy. ...
April Griffin
Apr 10, 20233 min read
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