How does trauma affect identity?

Trauma is deeply rooted and horribly affects mental health. That’s why we believe in understanding the cause and addressing it. Because if you overlook this, there can be identity issues as a result. Trauma doesn’t affect emotional well-being; it even shapes the lens through which you can see the world. Whenever someone experiences emotional and […]
How to Overcome Adversity

Life comes with many challenges, whether it is a personal loss, facing health issues, dealing with emotional trauma, or compromising a relationship or career. This is why learning how to overcome adversity is very important. Adversity doesn’t define you; this is a way to know your inner strength. Knowing how to deal with this means […]
Why Your Healing Journey Craves a Soulful To Be List (and Your To Do List Leaves You Drained) + A 10 To Be Checklist to Get You Started

To Be, Not Just To Do How to move beyond burnout, integrate what you’ve learned, and come home to your true Self. When it comes to healing trauma, spiritual awakenings and any other personal development work, we’re full of ‘to do’s’. ✔️Read 57 books ✔️Sign up for 17 digital courses ✔️4 certification level trainings ✔️Go […]
How Family Stories and Trauma-Informed Healing Shape Identity, Resilience, and Trauma Recovery

Have you ever considered how the stories passed down through your family shape who you are today? While I’ve appreciated knowing my family’s stories, histories, personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, I had no idea the role they played in my sense of knowing who I am, in my resilience, and even in my trauma. Trauma-informed […]
Why Healing Trauma and Awakening Spiritually Can Leave You Exhausted (But Lead to Greater Vitality)

Healing trauma and embarking on a spiritual awakening often go hand in hand. Both processes involve shedding layers of emotional, mental, and energetic weight that have kept us disconnected from our authentic selves. However, the early stages of healing and awakening can be challenging—not just emotionally but physically as well. You may feel more tired, […]
Understanding the Nature of Separation and Healing, of Dreaming and Awakening

In the journey to understanding ourselves and our place in the universe, we often turn to various modalities, frameworks, and spiritual teachings for guidance. Various psychological modalities and spiritual paths each offer profound insights into human experience. When woven together, they tell a cohesive story about the nature of reality, the roots of our suffering, […]
Harvesting Gratitude: Reflecting on Thanksgiving, Cultures, and New Beginnings

As we kickoff November, Americans begin thinking ahead to Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s essential to acknowledge the historical complexities surrounding this day while finding ways to embrace its positive aspects. Beyond the traditional one day feast, this month offers a unique blend of opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. Reflecting on the […]
3 Tips for Empowerment Behavioral Health

When it comes to behavioral health, it’s time empowerment was placed back in the hands of each person. The process of equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to take control of their own mental well-being and make informed decisions about their lives fosters a sense of autonomy, self-efficacy, and confidence to navigate […]
10 Responses of Emotional Childhood Trauma Accepted as Normal

There are aspects of our lives, relationships, businesses, education system, medical system, religions, and mother culture at large that are so prevalent that we have no idea they are actually trauma responses held over from childhood trauma. Many of them just feel, well, normal. Understanding Childhood Trauma Perhaps you are aware that you have unhealed […]
Mind-Body-Spirit—A Holistic Approach to Wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of mind-body-spirit alignment is gaining momentum as people seek a comprehensive approach to improving their overall well-being. However, in their rush through their day, few dig beneath the surface, contending merely with checking boxes. Therapy session, mind – check. Hit the gym, body – check. Meditation, spirit – check. […]