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Journey to Healing:
Insights to Trauma, Relationships, & Dissociation by a North Dakota & Minnesota Trauma Therapist
Welcome to our blog, where we explore the impact of trauma on relationships, the complexities of dissociation, and the realities of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Here, you'll find insights, support, and resources to help navigate healing and growth. You're not alone—healing is possible, and we're here to help guide the way.
Attachment Wounds & Trauma: How They Shape Your Relationships
Attachment wounds form when our caregivers, parents, guardians, or significant figures are unable to meet our emotional needs consistently.
2 days ago3 min read
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What Dissociation Looks Like in Relationships
Dissociation in relationships can be challenging, but understanding its signs and effects is the first step toward building a stronger...
Mar 112 min read
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Understanding Relationship Trauma: How to Heal from Betrayal & Rebuild Trust
Relationship trauma can leave you feeling hurt, confused, and unable to trust others—or even yourself.
Feb 213 min read
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Breaking Free from Control & Manipulation: Regaining your Power & Independence
Both forms of mistreatment are designed to make you doubt yourself and your reality, often leading to feelings of confusion, frustration.
Feb 183 min read
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Navigating Intimacy After Trauma: Rebuilding Connection & Trust
Rebuilding intimacy after trauma can feel like a difficult journey, but it is entirely possible.
Jan 243 min read
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How To Approach Therapy as a Couple When Trauma Is Involved
Trauma not only impacts the person who directly experiences it, but it also influences those around them—especially in close relationships.
Jan 213 min read
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Recognizing Gaslighting in Relationships: How to Identify & Respond
Gaslighting can take many forms, but the essence of it is the attempt to make you question your own perception, memory, or feelings.
Jan 174 min read
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How to Build Emotional Resilience Together as a Family
Building resilience as a family involves creating a supportive environment that fosters understanding, mutual care, & shared coping skills.
Jan 144 min read
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Building Trust After Trauma: Steps Toward Emotional Connection
When you've experienced trauma, building trust and emotional connection can feel like an uphill battle. The effects of trauma often linger..
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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How to Support a Partner Who Has Experienced Trauma: A Guide for Loved Ones
When someone you love has experienced trauma, it can feel overwhelming to know how best to support them. Trauma has a lasting impact on...
Nov 15, 20245 min read
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Balancing Self-Care with Caregiving: For Partners of Trauma Survivors
Supporting a partner who is healing from trauma can be both a deeply rewarding and challenging experience.
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Understanding Attachment Styles In Trauma Survivors
Trauma shapes our lives in profound ways, often influencing how we connect and form relationships. One of the areas most impacted by trauma
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Relationship Boundaries After Trauma: Reclaiming Your Space
Trauma can leave deep emotional scars, affecting not only how we see ourselves but also how we relate to others. After experiencing trauma..
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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How to Recognize Emotional Abuse in Relationships
Emotional abuse can be insidious, often hiding behind the façade of seemingly loving relationships. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse..
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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From Trauma to Trust: Tips for Maintaining Relationships During Recovery
Seven tips to help maintain healthy relationships while healing from your own trauma, from a North Dakota trauma therapist.
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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