Why So Many Adults Feel Stuck in Survival Mode
Learn why trauma can leave adults stuck in survival mode and how trauma therapy and EMDR can help calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.
Mental Health Blogs from Silver Lining Counseling
How EMDR Therapy Helps Professionals Heal from Past Trauma
In today’s fast-paced, high-demand world, professionals often pride themselves on resilience, productivity, and the ability to “power through” challenges. While these traits can help you excel in your career, they may also mask the hidden wounds of unresolved trauma. Past experiences—whether childhood adversity, a toxic...
What "Is" and "Isn't" PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a widely discussed mental health condition, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. As trauma therapists , we often encounter clients who are unsure if their experiences “count” as trauma or who worry they might be overreacting. On the...
Small T Trauma, Big T Trauma: Why All Trauma Matters
When people think of the word “trauma,” they often picture catastrophic events like war, physical assault, natural disasters, or severe accidents. These are what mental health professionals refer to as “Big T” Traumas. They are clearly distressing, often life-threatening events that are widely recognized as...