Trauma therapy is increasingly moving toward approaches that understand trauma as something held not only in memory and meaning, but in the body and brainstem. One of the emerging models in this space is Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), developed by psychiatrist Frank Corrigan and supported by the research of trauma neuroscientist Ruth Lanius. DBR is […]
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How Your Family Dynamics Shape Your Relationship: Understanding, Respect, and Unity
When couples embark on a journey of building a life together, they often bring with them the unspoken rules, values, and expectations shaped by their family systems. The way we approach conflict, express love or even view commitment is deeply influenced by the families we grew up in. In therapy, I often see couples struggle […]
I Completed my Practicum at The Cove, and Here’s What I’ve Learned…
As my time as a practicum student at The Cove comes to an end, I’m excited to share some of my reflections. It’s been quite the journey, and I’ve learned so much along the way. Fromshadowing sessions, weekly supervision meetings, participating in workshops and trainings, and even planning and presenting my own workshop on PMDD […]
Bringing The Shadows Into The Light
Have you ever started researching a topic and before you know it, you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole and suddenly you’re making connections and seeing things in a different light than ever before? That’s exactly what happened to me after spending the last 4 weeks researching the connection between trauma and shame. We’ve all experienced […]
So… You’re Considering a Career Change
Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your job? Daydreaming about a new role? What we do for work has a significant effect on our well-being. Our work affects our sense of self, ourrelationships, and our physical and emotional health. There are many things to grapple withwhen considering a career change. It’s not always as […]
What I Love About IFS:
One therapist’s take on working with Internal Family Systems. The first time Internal Family Systems (IFS) really clicked for me, I was in a practice session at my first IFS training. As the “client,” I encountered a protector part that had been causing me to intellectualize everything rather than allowing me to feel my feelings. […]