Resources for Your Healing Journey

Articles & Educational Resources

Learn more about trauma, its effects, and the healing process

• What trauma is and how it affects the brain and body
• The role of the nervous system in trauma response
• Understanding triggers and emotional flashbacks
• How EMDR therapy works for trauma processing

Techniques to Support Your Nervous System

Practices you can use between sessions to help regulate your nervous system

• Grounding techniques: 5-4-3-2-1 sensory awareness and other grounding exercises
• Breathwork practices: Box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and calming breath techniques
• Body-based practices: Progressive muscle relaxation and gentle movement
• Journaling prompts for clarity and self‑connection

Understanding Trauma & Anxiety in Professional Life

Resources specifically for professionals navigating trauma, perfectionism, and high performance

• Perfectionism as a trauma response: Understanding how high achievement can mask deeper wounds
• The hidden cost of overachieving: Recognizing burnout, hypervigilance, and the need for control
• Anxiety in high performers: How anxiety shows up differently in professionals and achievers
• Releasing the armor of competence: Learning to be vulnerable without losing your edge

Preparing for Your Journey

Information to help you feel more comfortable as you begin or continue therapy

• What to expect in your first session
• How trauma therapy is different from traditional talk therapy
• The importance of feeling safe and in control
• Why healing is not linear (and that's okay)