Boundaries are extremely important because they create the space in your life you need to thrive. Understanding what boundaries you need for yourself and setting them in an effective and clear way with the people around you will help you to feel supported in your life and will allow you to get your needs met.

Trauma TherapyConnor MossFebruary 10, 2021Warm Heart CounselingBoundaries, Communication, Trauma Therapy

How somatic psychotherapy can help with trauma healing

Trauma affects not only psychological health, but also has deep impacts on your nervous system and brain functioning. There are physical impacts in the brain, nervous system and body of a trauma survivor. Some psychology researchers like Bessel van der Kolk assert that traumatic events are stored in the physical body and have a fundamentally somatic component to them.

How is intergenerational trauma affecting you?

Have you ever wondered how your family history might be affecting your mental and emotional wellbeing? Intergenerational trauma has a model that might help explain how your family history might be affecting you today.

How to foster self compassion

Your beliefs about yourself, how you talk to yourself, and the actions and thought patterns throughout your life will build up or break down your self compassion muscle. Here are some ways I have found that help you start to build a sense of love and compassion for yourself.

The 3 phases of trauma healing

If you have suffered from trauma, the idea of addressing it can feel completely overwhelming. However, healing is possible, and there are several common steps in trauma healing which often follow a similar pattern.

Trauma TherapyConnor MossDecember 16, 2020Warm Heart CounselingTrauma, Trauma Healing, Trauma Therapy

How trauma affects your nervous system

When trauma occurs it has a profound impact on your psychological health, and it also has a deep impact on your nervous system and how you react to future experiences. If you have experienced trauma, it is important to understand how it might be affecting your life today.

How Does Psychotherapy Work? (5 Ways Psychotherapy Can Help You Grow)

Often in this fast paced culture we live in it can be difficult to find time for self-care. So often I hear of clients who are struggling to keep up with all the expectations people have of them in their lives. With all this focus outside of yourself, when do you take the time to focus internally on your emotions, thoughts, desires, and needs?

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