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Journey to Healing:

Insights to Trauma, Relationships, & Dissociation by a North Dakota & Minnesota Trauma Therapist

Welcome to our blog, where we explore the impact of trauma on relationships, the complexities of dissociation, and the realities of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Here, you'll find insights, support, and resources to help navigate healing and growth. You're not alone—healing is possible, and we're here to help guide the way.

staring out a car window

staring out a car window

Debunking Common Myths About Dissociation

The truth is, dissociation is a natural response to overwhelming stress or trauma, and many people experience it to some degree.

Apr 292 min read

dismembered Lego person

dismembered Lego person

No, You're Not Broken: The Truth About Living with Complex Trauma

Let me be clear: You are not broken. What you’re experiencing is the impact of complex trauma, and there is a reason for everything you feel

Trauma Complexities

Apr 222 min read

woman frustrated with hands on head and mouth open like screaming

woman frustrated with hands on head and mouth open like screaming

Triggers in Relationships: Why You're Not Overreacting

It’s not just about what’s happening right now; it’s about everything that moment reminds your nervous system of.

Apr 182 min read

dog in box

dog in box

The Myth of Moving On: Why Healing from Trauma Isn't About Forgetting

It’s about learning how to carry your past in a way that no longer controls you, rather than pretending it never happened.

Trauma Complexities

Apr 153 min read

lonely girl sitting on chair looking out window

lonely girl sitting on chair looking out window

The Invisible Struggles: Living With Relationship Trauma

It doesn’t always leave visible scars, yet it can shape how you see yourself, how you connect with others, & how safe you feel in the world.

Trauma Complexities

Apr 114 min read

Remember when...? spray painted under a bridge

Remember when...? spray painted under a bridge

You Don't Have to Remember Everything to Heal from Trauma

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to remember everything to heal from trauma. Healing isn’t about unlocking every memory...

Trauma Complexities

Apr 83 min read

Contemplating holding hands.

Contemplating holding hands.

Attachment Wounds & Trauma: How They Shape Your Relationships

Attachment wounds form when our caregivers, parents, guardians, or significant figures are unable to meet our emotional needs consistently.

Apr 43 min read

Therapy chairs

Therapy chairs

Why Talking About it isn't Always Enough in Trauma Therapy

Trauma isn’t just stored in the mind—it’s stored in the body and nervous system as well. That’s why healing often requires more than words.

Trauma Complexities

Apr 13 min read

Big 'T' vs. Little 't' Trauma

Big 'T' vs. Little 't' Trauma

Big 'T' Trauma vs. Little 't' Trauma: Why Both Matter

Understanding the difference between big 'T' trauma and little 't' trauma—and why both matter—is vital for anyone on a healing journey.

Trauma Complexities

Mar 283 min read

The 4 trauma responses

The 4 trauma responses

The Four Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

four common trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. Understanding these responses can help you recognize your patterns.

Trauma Complexities

Mar 213 min read

Complex Trauma: What It is and how it's different from PTSD

Complex Trauma: What It is and how it's different from PTSD

Complex Trauma: What It Is and How It's Different from PTSD

When we hear the word "trauma," many of us think of single, life-threatening events like accidents, natural disasters, or assaults. While...

Trauma Complexities

Mar 142 min read

Emotional Trauma: Learning to Heal & Build Resilience After Life's Struggles

Emotional Trauma: Learning to Heal & Build Resilience After Life's Struggles

Emotional Trauma: Learning to Heal & Build Resilience After Life's Struggles

Emotional trauma occurs when an individual experiences an event or series of events that cause deep emotional pain, overwhelming distress.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 284 min read

Neglect & Its Effects: Healing from the Emotional Scars of Unmet Needs

Neglect & Its Effects: Healing from the Emotional Scars of Unmet Needs

Neglect & Its Effects: Healing from the Emotional Scars of Unmet Needs

While neglect often begins in childhood, its effects can linger long after a person has grown up, impacting their relationships, self-worth.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 253 min read

Understanding Relationship Trauma: How to Heal from Betrayal & Rebuild Trust

Understanding Relationship Trauma: How to Heal from Betrayal & Rebuild Trust

Understanding Relationship Trauma: How to Heal from Betrayal & Rebuild Trust

Relationship trauma can leave you feeling hurt, confused, and unable to trust others—or even yourself.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 213 min read

Breaking Free from Control & Manipulation: Regaining your Power & Independence

Breaking Free from Control & Manipulation: Regaining your Power & Independence

Breaking Free from Control & Manipulation: Regaining your Power & Independence

Both forms of mistreatment are designed to make you doubt yourself and your reality, often leading to feelings of confusion, frustration.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 183 min read

Sexual Trauma: Navigating the Healing Journey & Rebuilding Your Sense of Safety

Sexual Trauma: Navigating the Healing Journey & Rebuilding Your Sense of Safety

Sexual Trauma: Navigating the Healing Journey & Rebuilding Your Sense of Safety

Sexual trauma can take many forms—rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, harassment, or coercion.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 144 min read

Overcoming the Effects of Abuse: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life

Overcoming the Effects of Abuse: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life

Overcoming the Effects of Abuse: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Life

The effects of abuse often linger long after the abusive situation has ended, leaving individuals feeling isolated, broken, and disconnected

Trauma Complexities

Feb 113 min read

Healing from Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Lasting Impact & Path to Recovery

Healing from Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Lasting Impact & Path to Recovery

Healing from Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Lasting Impact & Path to Recovery

The effects of childhood trauma can linger well into adulthood, often showing up in relationships, self-worth, and even our ability to cope.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 73 min read

Trauma Healing Isn't Linear: What to Expect on the Journey

Trauma Healing Isn't Linear: What to Expect on the Journey

Trauma Healing Isn't Linear: What to Expect on the Journey

Trauma recovery isn’t linear, and that’s okay. Healing comes in waves, with progress, setbacks, and everything in between.

Trauma Complexities

Feb 43 min read

Navigating Intimacy After Trauma: Rebuilding Connection & Trust

Navigating Intimacy After Trauma: Rebuilding Connection & Trust

Navigating Intimacy After Trauma: Rebuilding Connection & Trust

Rebuilding intimacy after trauma can feel like a difficult journey, but it is entirely possible.

Trauma Complexities

Jan 243 min read

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