Unraveling Trauma’s Imprint: How Your Brain Stores Difficult Experiences
Trauma imprints itself on the brain, reshaping the pathways that store and recall memory. Instead of being filed away as a past event, distressing experiences get held in the survival-focused regions, which is why traumatic memories often resurface fragmented and overwhelming. As a trauma therapist serving residents of King County and Pierce County through Awakenings […]
Meet Your Parts: A Gentle Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
I know what it feels like when different parts of you seem to be pulling in opposite directions. As a trauma therapist, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers a compassionate way to understand those parts, connect with your core Self, and begin the deeper healing work. In this guide, I’ll walk you […]
Navigating the Silence: Why Adult Children Choose to Cut Ties with Parents
Family estrangement happens when adult children step away from their parents to protect their emotional well-being. The decision often comes after years of trying, through conversations, boundaries, or even therapy, only to find that the relationship continues to cause pain. The result is a silence that leaves both sides struggling with grief, confusion, and a […]