Below are blog posts I’ve written in the past, when the focus of my practice was intergenerational and relational trauma. While this still remains part of my overall focus, I wanted to hone in further on one specific aspect of intergenerational and relational trauma: estrangement. This more specific focus reflects the additional trainings and experiences I’ve had as a mental health therapist; they reflect my major passion/dedication as a mental health therapist.
Trauma and Cognitive Dissonance
One of the biggest tragedies of trauma is that we risk losing touch with our truest, fullest self and subsequently, lose our ability to be present in our life and to make conscious choices that match what we truly want and need.