Trauma can lock sensitive parts of us away, leading to feelings of worthlessness and fear, which can trigger extreme protective roles that interfere with our lives.

Going through trauma can be challenging, but it often leads to a broader emotional range and personal growth, allowing you to appreciate life more deeply afterward.

The most traumatic events in our lives can serve as opportunities for growth, shaping us into who we are meant to be.

When couples come in for therapy, they often express a desire for their partner to open up emotionally. However, when vulnerability is shown, it can sometimes create discomfort for both partners, highlighting the complexities of emotional expression in relationships.

When we feel upset about something, it often reflects a part of ourselves that we're struggling with, but this isn't always the case.

Trauma creates neuropeptides in our bodies that can be stored if we lack the tools to address them, leading to potential health issues later on.

We often confuse discomfort with threat, leading us to react to discomfort in ways that may not be beneficial, while the diagnostic criteria for PTSD includes exposure to actual or threatened death, violence, or sexual violence, highlighting that both real and perceived threats can trigger similar reactions in the body.

The stronger the emotion tied to a stressor, the more attention we give to it, which can trap us in a cycle of stress and anxiety.

The mind is not unitary; we all have multiple parts or subpersonalities that are valuable and help us survive and thrive, but trauma can force these parts into destructive roles.