<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Trauma Therapy TO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trauma Therapy TO]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:24:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.traumatherapyto.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Family Scapegoat: Carrying What Was Never Yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many dysfunctional families, one person ends up carrying the blame, tension, or emotional responsibility for issues that did not truly belong to them. This pattern tends to form in systems where conflict is placed onto one individual rather than held across the family as a whole.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/the-family-scapegoat-carrying-what-was-never-yours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b1a4412819572cabb4a80</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_58347a783556635f4c5a55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living With Chronic Illness: When Life Doesn’t Go Back to Normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living with chronic illness is not about returning to a previous version of life, but about learning how to live within ongoing change. It involves holding grief and adaptation at the same time, while slowly building a life that fits your current capacity. ]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/living-with-chronic-illness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b13d9517617e390ae35e0</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f2996744dd8649d79828714a891e149b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Good Boundaries Can Feel Bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may know exactly what boundary you need to set and still find yourself unable to set it. Boundaries may sound simple in theory: know your limits, communicate them clearly, and stick to them, but the process of setting them can bring up guilt, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt.  This is where most people get stuck. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Key Concepts 1. Enmeshment &#38; Differentiation Boundary issues often emerge when we have...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/why-good-boundaries-can-feel-bad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1adf775d8e8a2ee9c6fbe7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_49736266796771564b6938~mv2_d_4663_3124_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How People Rebuild After Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss has a way of changing the emotional landscape of everyday life. Its true impact often unfolds over time, affecting relationships, daily functioning and one’s sense of stability, identity, and connection to the world around them.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/how-people-rebuild-after-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1871058b50f46c29e02c3c</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0e159f73f2a44235ba39a3662d41e50f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Goal of Therapy Is Not to Fix You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if therapy is about expanding your capacity for the life you want and being able to hold the difficult parts with grace.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/the-goal-of-therapy-is-not-to-fix-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1842db8b50f46c29dfc15d</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_63b63d81d95048ceb5cc4743899a6401~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Therapy Actually Works (It’s Not What Most People Expect)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Therapy is often approached with the expectation that understanding a problem should lead to a clear resolution but therapy requires gradual psychological learning over time.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/how-therapy-actually-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a17585de39bc17a59badc0c</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a92ff7dc7dd346ad803f50274ebff08f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Avoidance Shrinks Your Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoidance is not simply “not dealing with something" it is often an active and organized way of managing an overwhelming emotional experience.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/how-avoidance-shrinks-you-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a17570da7aaf20e8c5331f2</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_47464c56514454504b634d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Therapy Feels Repetitive (And Why That’s Actually a Good Sign)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repetition in therapy is not a sign of failure; it is a necessary part of learning new ways of responding and integrating them over time.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/why-therapy-feels-repetitive-and-why-that-s-actually-a-good-sign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a174f06f840e8662c4386bc</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7671444155656a6e774b77~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes Deep Patterns So Hard to Shift?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most frustrating parts of therapy and self-work is that insight does not automatically interrupt deeply conditioned patterns. ]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/what-makes-deep-patterns-so-hard-to-shift</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a174b633373ba7f8ef3ae8a</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_59697a726c394e5f654441~mv2_d_4592_3064_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Using Perfectionism to Avoid Criticism?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We can unintentionally start treating healing like something that needs to be done correctly or completed perfectly rather than a process of integration, repair, and gradual change over time.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/are-you-using-perfectionism-as-a-way-to-avoid-criticism-or-judgement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a173296a7aaf20e8c52dd0f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_64419e20b75c4878b7a7b2f09ca0b6dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Internalized Shame]]></title><description><![CDATA[If healing has started to feel more like a performance or a source of self-punishment, you may need to reframe how you’re approaching healing.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/healing-internalized-shame</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a172625e39bc17a59ba6ad8</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a7a50745a6a4269374951~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Self-Awareness Making You Feel Worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have spent years in therapy or tried all of regulation techniques or self-help, yet instead of feeling free, you feel hyper-focused on your flaws and perpetually dysregulated. ]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/is-self-awareness-making-you-feel-worse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a171d37e7ae03e6441e27ed</guid><category><![CDATA[The Psychology of Healing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5f881a96d0fe408489bbf9cf982202b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Trauma Flashback?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trauma flashbacks are one of the most disorienting symptoms of trauma and PTSD. These intrusions pull you out of the present moment and...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/what-is-a-trauma-flashback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ffe1336e67dbd59a15b9f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_337c8aa6b548429cb4255678deceb905~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief Neuroscience of Trauma ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brain is a complex organ with many interconnected regions, each playing a specific role our daily functioning. Trauma can physically alter our neural connectivity and the way our brain develops. These types of neurological disruptions may explain some of the ongoing symptoms of PTSD and CPTSD and how they can impact someone's capacity to manage daily activities.  Here's a breakdown of several significant brain regions:  Brainstem &#38; Midbrain The brain stem is in the lowest part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/neuroscience-of-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ffee27cc69bec1d98b5bc8</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_3329ab7be0174f6cb7c95d0dfcd6dff4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I know if I have unresolved trauma?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some signs of unresolved trauma include chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, hyper-vigilance, rumination, flashbacks or intrusive...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-unresolved-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ffc693cc69bec1d98ab618</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:15:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_3ae4a2511e5a443da537f225e87ddaa0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traumatic experiences can significantly disrupt the normal function of the nervous system, leading to symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and flashbacks. However, recovery is possible and often involves a combination of understanding the nervous system's response to trauma, employing self-regulation techniques, and seeking professional support to process the trauma. Structures of the Nervous System The autonomic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/what-is-the-impact-of-trauma-on-the-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6800053b6e67dbd59a1657e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_97c3dc0e6edf41f4bd569b26a1d4e575~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is PTSD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It may cause intrusive memories, flashbacks, mood shifts, sleep issues or avoidance.]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/what-is-ptsd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04dd2c48aeb3fcb2435456</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:53:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_644a7a4a6b4e6470397763~mv2_d_4160_6240_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoidance and its Role in Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoidance is one of the most common and yet most misunderstood symptom clusters of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often a deeply rooted survival strategy that has been developed early in life to protect against overwhelming or threatening experiences. While it can be effective in the short term for minimizing distress and keeping uncomfortable feelings at an arms length, it often becomes wired into the nervous system as the default coping mechanism. Over time, this pattern can...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/avoidance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68025af86d6c2cb05e07ed44</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_408156e4782b492da85976cf0f3c572d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are ACEs in Trauma?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding ACEs: How Childhood Experiences Shape Long- Term Health Outcomes ACEs acronym stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences which are are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood (before age 18). These experiences can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. What Are ACEs? The original ACE Study, conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, identified ten categories of childhood adversity: Physical abuse Emotional...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/what-are-aces-in-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680014c74519164d3431e30f</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_42899fb56b24449bbc9cbfe60f0a8a21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_836,h_496,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Note:  The following criteria apply to adults, adolescents, and children older than 6 years. Exposure to actual or threatened death,...]]></description><link>https://www.traumatherapyto.com/post/the-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria-for-ptsd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68025dae6d6c2cb05e07f857</guid><category><![CDATA[Understanding Trauma]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b737_b617d593bcf14cf7870afde4ced0eb1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_892,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Katherine M</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>