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When Thinking Becomes a Shield: Intellectualizing as a Form of Dissociation
Intellectualizing is the habit of staying in the realm of thought as a way to avoid emotions.

Cayla Townes
Mar 31, 2025


The Roads We Didn’t Take: Grieving the Paths We Left Behind
Even when we make choices that feel right, it’s natural to look back and wonder about the life that could have been.

Cayla Townes
Mar 24, 2025


Therapy Isn’t Just for Trauma Survivors: Why Even a "Good" Childhood Can Leave Emotional Gaps
Many people grow up in well-intentioned but emotionally neglectful environments, leaving them with hidden wounds that shape their adult live

Cayla Townes
Mar 17, 2025


Unlocking Lasting Change: Integrating Memory Reconsolidation into Therapy
The Science of Change: Why Memory Reconsolidation Matters For decades, therapists have worked within structured models—Cognitive...

Cayla Townes
Mar 12, 2025


What is CPTSD and How is it Treated?
Complex PTSD is a condition that arises from long-term trauma. This article explores what CPTSD is, its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Cayla Townes
Feb 10, 2025


Non-Pathologizing Therapy: How is it Different & Why Does it Matter?
Non-pathologizing therapy is shaking things up by focusing on the person, not the problem.

Cayla Townes
Feb 3, 2025


Déjà Vu: Why Childhood Attachment Matters to You as an Adult
Attachment is about feeling safe, loved, and understood when we were little.

Cayla Townes
Jan 21, 2025


Discover the Power of Coherence Therapy: Techniques for Lasting Change
Coherence therapy has proven to be a groundbreaking way to create lasting change.

Cayla Townes
Nov 27, 2024


Understanding Attachment Trauma: How Therapy Can Aid Your Healing Journey
Facing and dealing with attachment trauma can feel overwhelming. Therapy aimed at helping to understand and change attachment patterns makes

Cayla Townes
Nov 20, 2024


Memory Reconsolidation in Therapy: The Key to Transformational Change
Memory reconsolidation stands as one of the most important steps forward in therapeutic methods that creates lasting neural changes.

Cayla Townes
Nov 11, 2024


Talk Therapy vs. Experiential Therapy: Which is Right for You?
Talk therapy and experiential therapy are two popular approaches that have helped countless individuals navigate life's challenges.

Cayla Townes
Sep 11, 2024


Disenfranchised Grief Series: The Hidden Grief of Chronic Illness
The journey of chronic illness grief is fraught with the loss of our former selves and the mourning of dreams unfulfilled.

Cayla Townes
Aug 13, 2024


Disenfranchised Grief Series: Divorce Grief is Real
For many, the end of a marriage isn’t just a legal dissolution but a bereavement of shared dreams, companionship, and the life once envision

Cayla Townes
Jun 26, 2024


Beyond the Silence: Grieving After Suicide
Facing the loss of a loved one to suicide brings a unique and profound pain.

Cayla Townes
May 14, 2024


Navigating Tough Waters: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents
Addressing the gradual shifts in our aging parents' lives can lead us into uncharted territory.

Cayla Townes
Apr 4, 2024


The Importance of Exploring Values When Building Confidence: A Guide to Discovering Your Authentic Self
Confidence is an essential trait that empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with self-assurance and resilience. However,...

Cayla Townes
Mar 1, 2024


Beyond Eye Rolls and "I Knows": How to Connect with Your Teen
Whether we're learning how to talk to our teenage daughter with tenderness or dealing with our teenage son's newfound need for...

Cayla Townes
Feb 27, 2024


Applying Brené Brown's Insights: Therapy in the Context of 'Atlas of the Heart'
In our quest for self-improvement and understanding, "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown emerges as a beacon.

Cayla Townes
Feb 20, 2024


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist
This article will delve into the nuances of Imposter Syndrome, its origins, effects, and how therapists can work towards overcoming it.

Cayla Townes
Jan 26, 2024


How to Comfort and Support Someone After a Death
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences anyone can go through. When someone you care about is grieving, it can be...

Cayla Townes
Jan 11, 2024
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