When a Loved One is a Survivor of Sexual Trauma
When a Loved One is a Survivor of Sexual Trauma By: Theresa Zephirin, LCSW | Therapist “The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief, who can tolerate not knowing, not healing, not curing, that is a friend who cares” […]
Vulnerability
Vulnerability: How Letting Go of Control Can Empower Our Clients By: Holly Smith, LMHC | Senior Therapist/Clinical Coordinator Vulnerability has become quite a buzz word lately, but what does it actually mean? It has evolved from a measure of weakness to a mark of openness and connection in our relationships. Its historical definition doesn’t fit […]
How to Manage Triggers in World that is Waking Up
How to Manage Triggers in World that is Waking Up By: Holly Smith, LMHC | Senior Therapist/Clinical Coordinator We have seen a recent skyrocket of awareness in the media regarding sexual assaults and sexual abuse. We are truly in a chapter of our history where we are waking up to the reality of how […]
What Does Healing Look Like?
What Does Healing Look Like? By: Holly Smith, MS, LMHC | Therapist We use the word “healing” frequently to discuss physical injuries. Once a cut, scrape, or break is “healed,” we know how to recognize it. The skin has developed scar tissue or the broken bone is strong enough […]
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Faith and Trauma By: Theresa Zephirin, LCSW | Therapist These are questions I hear often in my work with individuals that have experienced trauma. It’s difficult to believe in a higher power or faith practice when one has had a truly difficult experience occur. Trauma causes personal pain and raises questions of doubt that can be […]
