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Defensiveness: A Trauma Therapist’s Comments on Why It Happens and How to Handle It in Conversations

This article breaks down defensiveness, explaining why it happens, how to recognize it in yourself and others, and strategies to respond constructively. With relatable examples and actionable tips, it shows…

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The Effects of Complex Trauma on Teens: Understanding the 7 Key Areas

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Complex trauma reshapes how kids see the world, from big emotions to trust issues. Discover 7 key effects—and how you can help them thrive.

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Online Counseling Georgia: Reaching You Wherever You Are

Empower Counseling’s online counseling Georgia service brings expert mental health support to clients across the state. Our therapists specialize in EMDR and Complex PTSD, providing personalized care from the comfort…

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What is Trauma? Do I Have It? How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

This post explores what trauma is, how to recognize if you’re affected by it, and how trauma therapy can help. Learn about common symptoms, different types of trauma, and how…

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Trauma Therapy: Why it’s More Than Just Talk

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Trauma therapy differs from regular talk therapy by focusing on trauma's impact on the body and mind. Using a ‘bottom-up’ approach, often with methods like EMDR, trauma therapy addresses deep-rooted…

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Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

"Anxiety counseling isn’t always just about managing stress. Sometimes, that persistent anxiety points to something deeper—like complex trauma. In this article, we explore the signs that your anxiety may have…

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What Is Trauma? Understanding the Signs and How It May Be Affecting You More Than You Think

When you hear the word “trauma,” but you think “What is trauma?” You might picture a life-changing event like a car accident or assault. But trauma isn’t always about those…

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EMDR Therapy vs. Other Approaches: Which One is Best for Trauma?

When it comes to trauma therapy, there are many options, but they don’t all work the same way. EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the top…

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Neurodiversity and Complex Trauma: Unraveling the Connection

There’s an undeniable overlap between neurodiversity and complex trauma. Neurodiverse individuals often face unique challenges that increase their risk of developing complex trauma. Complex trauma results from prolonged or repeated…

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CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

People with CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) often get multiple diagnoses. Symptoms change over time and reflect different parts of the trauma. These overlapping diagnoses can confuse people, especially when…

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Defensiveness: A Trauma Therapist’s Comments on Why It Happens and How to Handle It in Conversations

The Effects of Complex Trauma on Teens: Understanding the 7 Key Areas

Online Counseling Georgia: Reaching You Wherever You Are

What is Trauma? Do I Have It? How Can Trauma Therapy Help?

Trauma Therapy: Why it’s More Than Just Talk

Is It Just Anxiety or Something More? When Anxiety Counseling Can Reveal Complex Trauma

What Is Trauma? Understanding the Signs and How It May Be Affecting You More Than You Think

EMDR Therapy vs. Other Approaches: Which One is Best for Trauma?

Neurodiversity and Complex Trauma: Unraveling the Connection

CPTSD Misdiagnosis: 14 Diagnoses That Might Really Be CPTSD

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