True North Therapy & Wellness Blog
A Space for Real Talk and Real Healing
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I know I’m safe, but my body feels like it’s constantly on alert. How do I calm down?
Picture this: You are sitting on your couch. You have a cozy blanket, your favorite show is on TV, and your phone is on silent. You know, logically, that the doors are locked and your emails are answered. You know you are safe. But your heart is pounding like you just ran a sprint. Your
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Am I Weak for Struggling with Everyday Tasks? (Rebuilding Self-Compassion After Trauma)
Let’s be honest for a second: there is a specific, heavy kind of shame that settles in when you’re staring at a pile of dishes that has been sitting there for days. You know the feeling. It’s that tightness in your chest when you look at your overflowing email inbox or other things lingering on
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How can I cope with trauma triggers?
Let’s be honest: ife doesn’t pause just because you’re having a hard day. You still have to show up for work, get groceries, and interact with your family. But when you are living with the aftermath of trauma, those everyday tasks can feel like navigating a minefield. One minute you are fine, and the next,
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How can I manage the effects of trauma in my day-to-day life so that I can function and heal?
Let’s talk about the invisible backpack. You know the one I mean. It’s that heavy weight you strap on every morning before you walk out the door. You take it into the office, the grocery store, and even into bed at night. From the outside, you probably look like you’ve got it all together. You’re
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Why do I feel numb or disconnected from my emotions?
You are sitting in a meeting at work, or maybe you’re at the dinner table with your family. On the outside, you look perfectly fine. You are nodding at the right times, you are saying the right words, and you are getting through the day. But on the inside? It feels like you are watching
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Why Do I Keep Ending Up in Toxic or Unsafe Relationships?
It’s often a question that comes out with a sigh. Sometimes it happens in the very first session; sometimes it takes months of digging before it feels safe enough to say out loud. But eventually, for so many high-functioning, incredibly capable people walking through our doors, the frustration bubbles over: “Why am I so smart
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What Are the Four Fs Trauma Responses? (or, Why Your “Bad Habits” are Actually Brilliant Survival Strategies)
You know that feeling, right? The one where you’re sitting on the couch on a Tuesday evening, logically knowing you are safe, fed, and employed, but your heart is hammering like you’re being hunted for sport. Or maybe it’s the opposite—you have a deadline looming, and instead of tackling it, you’ve spent three hours staring
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What Is Complex Trauma (C‑PTSD) and How Does It Show Up in Adult Life?
If you were to look at the official diagnostic manuals, you’d find a clinical list of symptoms for trauma. But if you were to look at your actual life, you’d probably see something different. You might see a high-functioning professional who leads a boardroom with confidence but feels completely hijacked by a slightly critical email
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EMDR Therapy Explained: How It Works and What to Expect
If you have found your way to this page, my guess is that you are tired. I don’t mean the kind of tired that a Sunday afternoon nap can fix. I am talking about a bone-deep exhaustion that comes from holding it all together for way too long. You are likely the person everyone else
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Is EMDR or CBT better for Trauma? How to Choose the Right Approach for You
If you have been up at 2 AM researching Trauma Therapy, you already know it is a lot to take in. Between the acronyms, the clinical jargon, and the sheer amount of information, it’s easy to feel analysis paralysis. But if you are reading this, I’m guessing you aren’t just confused by the letters. You