By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC Being chronically misunderstood is exhausting. Being seen only through the lens of your struggles rather than your strength, sensitivity, and capacity for connection is unbearable. The intensity of your emotions, the depth of your relationships, and the pain you carry are what you consider your weaknesses. But what if I toldContinueContinue reading “Where Intensity Meets Heart: Speaking to the Borderline Experience”
Category Archives: Trauma
How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve lost someone—or something—that mattered deeply. And maybe the world has kept moving, while you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or simply… numb. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can hit in waves, or lie quiet and heavy in your chest for months, even years. You mightContinueContinue reading “How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy”
Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT The Connection Between Tattoos and Therapy Have you ever noticed how some tattoos seem to tell a story without spoken words? Maybe it’s a delicate lotus, a phoenix mid-flight, or that tiny serotonin molecule tucked behind an ear. These aren’t just inked accessories—they’re often deeply personal badges of survival, growth, andContinueContinue reading “Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?”
Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Do You Need Help Healing Your Invisible Wounds? Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval, feeling like you’re never quite “enough,” or wondering why certain childhood memories still trigger such intense emotions, even decades later? These may not be visible signs, but they’re often the lingering echoes of growing up with narcissisticContinueContinue reading “Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation”
Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT If you grew up feeling like your emotions didn’t matter, or like love came with conditions, you’re not alone. For many, childhood meant learning to take care of others while quietly putting your own needs aside. Some parents may have looked responsible on the outside, and many were doing the bestContinueContinue reading “Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents”
Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery
By: Taylor Zanon, LAMFT (she/her) As you may be wondering, I’ve heard about codependency on TikTok but never truly understood what it meant. There have been many interpretations and misconceptions about codependency, so let’s break it down. Simply put, codependency happens when one person’s well-being becomes solely wrapped up in another person’s life or problems.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery”
The Emotional Trauma Of Being Cheated On
Infidelity is like a relationship storm. Its impact can deeply affect your mental well-being. If you’ve faced infidelity, you probably know the jumble of emotions it stirs up. This emotional rollercoaster is entirely normal. Let’s bring more awareness to infidelity and how it impacts our mental health. Join me in exploring the nuances of infidelityContinueContinue reading “The Emotional Trauma Of Being Cheated On”
Shedding Light on Overlooked Symptoms of Trauma
Recognizing the effects of trauma isn’t easy. Sometimes, we may not realize that we’ve been traumatized by a person or event(s). You may not see the signs of trauma in your everyday life or the symptoms of your trauma are confused with something else, like chronic anxiety or a personality defect. We often ignore theContinueContinue reading “Shedding Light on Overlooked Symptoms of Trauma”
Unveiling the Veil: Unmasking The Effects of Trauma in Your Everyday Life
Trauma can deeply and permanently affect our lives. Trauma impacts people in different ways, leaving personal marks of pain and distress. To heal and recover, it’s crucial to actively recognize and understand the signs of trauma. These signs can provide a deeper understanding of trauma’s impact on overall well-being. Acknowledging its presence can be aContinueContinue reading “Unveiling the Veil: Unmasking The Effects of Trauma in Your Everyday Life”
Strengthening the Bond: How Trauma Can Make Couples Stronger
The decision to start therapy with your partner isn’t an easy one. You or your partner may decide to pursue therapy in New Jersey for relationship issues. These issues could include communication, trust, intimacy, family blending, divorce-related concerns, and more. Undoubtedly, these are valid motivations to seek therapeutic support. However, there may be underlying factorsContinueContinue reading “Strengthening the Bond: How Trauma Can Make Couples Stronger”