Grief is rarely just about one loss. When someone or something meaningful disappears from our lives, it often creates a ripple effect—changing our routines, relationships, identity, and sense of stability. Naming these layers can help us better understand the complexity of grief.

If grief feels overwhelming, physical, or hard to explain, you’re not alone. This post explores why traumatic grief lives in the body and how trauma-informed therapy in Seattle can help.

Practical strategies to survive the holiday cheer while grieving any type of loss.

Trauma can leave deep imprints on the body and mind, disrupting your sense of safety, connection, and self-trust. Whether from a single overwhelming event or repeated experiences of loss or harm, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers a structured and effective path toward healing.

Grief is often framed as a process of "letting go"—moving on from a loss, finding closure, and learning to live without the presence of a loved one. However, the continuing bonds model offers a different perspective, one that acknowledges the ongoing connection between the bereaved and the deceased.

By exploring different models of grief, such as the ones highlighted in this blog post, you can gain valuable insights into your own grieving process and discover what resonates most with you.

While there are numerous aspects of gender identity to consider, including the social, psychological, and medical dimensions of gender identity, sex therapy has emerged as a valuable resource for individuals exploring this subject.

Group therapy may be just the type of mental health or social support you need! Proven to be effective for many mental health and social issues, group therapy is a fun, affordable, and powerful approach to healing. This article outlines why group therapy is a valuable source of support.

Dealing with grief during the holidays can be particularly challenging, as these times are often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness. It's essential to acknowledge and honor your grief while finding ways to navigate through the season.

The journey towards emotional and social well-being may involve the search for a therapist. (I say may because there are many avenues to embodying wellness, therapy is one very powerful one, but not the only one!) However, finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, with numerous factors to consider. This is a guide that demystifies searching for a therapist and, hopefully, can empower you to find the perfect therapist tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

Is work-related stress impacting your relationships, physical health, and overall wellbeing? Creating your own post-work ritual can reduce stress and increase work/life balance!

Why exactly is breathing so advantageous in moments of heightened emotion and stress? Why is deep breathing helpful and why are we so resistant to it when we need it the most?

As a drama therapist, a chest (or any vessel for that matter!) of props can open up a world of possibilities for the client and the therapeutic work. Learn how props create metaphors for complex experiences, foster resilience, and increase aesthetic distance for effective emotional processing.