Listening Together: Music in Therapy
Sometimes music speaks before words can. You may know the experience, putting on My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift or Norman Fucking Rockwell by Lana Del Rey and suddenly feeling overtaken by something you can’t quite name. A tightness in your chest. A swell of grief, longing, anger, or relief. A sense of being seen, […]
Why Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Works for Relational Trauma
Originally written: Mar 17 Written By Alexis Chastain Relational trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s sense of self, shaping their personality and influencing their ability to form secure and trusting relationships. When trust is fractured through experiences such as neglect, abandonment, or abuse, it can lead to deep-seated fears of criticism and rejection. […]
Understanding Relational Trauma: How Early Relationships Shape Our Lives
Originally written: Mar 24 Written By Alexis Chastain When most people hear the word “trauma,” they immediately think of PTSD or something that happens to first responders, veterans, or people who’ve gone through terrifying, life-changing events like 9/11. However, trauma is much more complex and, in many cases, much more common than we realize. It doesn’t […]