How Trauma Can Impact Self Esteem and Sense of Self
Self esteem is often described as the way we view and relate to ourselves. It influences how worthy, capable, lovable, safe, or confident we feel in the world and within relationships in our lives. Healthy self esteem does not mean believing you are perfect or never struggling with insecurity. Rather, it usually involves having a […]
Understanding Interpersonal Trauma
Interpersonal trauma often grows out of relationships that were supposed to feel safe. It can stem from childhood experiences with caregivers, painful romantic relationships, family conflict, betrayal, emotional neglect, chronic criticism, or situations where trust was repeatedly broken. Unlike a single traumatic event, interpersonal trauma tends to impact how we relate to others and in […]
Understanding Trauma and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Trauma isn’t always loud or obvious. While it often can, it doesn’t always come from a single, clearly defined event. Sometimes it’s a moment that changes how you see the world. Other times, it’s a series of experiences that slowly shape how unsafe, disconnected, or misunderstood you feel in your life. However it shows up, […]