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By Clara Mackinlay

Trauma-Informed vs. Trauma-Trained: Why It’s Crucial to Work with a Qualified Trauma Therapist

[8-min read] Being trauma-informed doesn’t necessarily mean a therapist has the depth of expertise, training, or tools to support you toward true healing—and that doesn’t mean they aren’t great therapists. It just means you’ll want to ask more questions about their experience. Here are some important things to consider, and therapy modalities that are specifically designed to treat individuals with trauma histories.

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How to Prepare for Your First Somatic Therapy Session

[6-min read] Whether you’re coming to therapy to work through trauma, manage stress, or connect more deeply with yourself, somatic therapy offers a powerful approach that integrates body, mind, and emotions. In fact, research by somatic therapist Eugene Gendlin shows that the single most important factor in a client’s therapeutic progress is their ability to reference their body. Here are some tips to prepare for your first session and set the stage for transformative healing.

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Why a Therapist is Your Best Tool in Your 20s

[4-min read] Your 20s are an exhilarating yet often overwhelming decade, where the choices you make can shape the rest of your life. Navigating this defining time with the support of a therapist, can be the key to not just surviving but thriving. From managing life transitions to building healthy relationships and healing old wounds, therapy offers a powerful space to discover who you truly are and lay the foundation for a fulfilling future.

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