Many survivors of childhood sexual abuse struggle with impulses that feel fast, overwhelming, or out of their control. These reactions aren’t personal flaws—they’re protective responses wired into the nervous system. This post explores how trauma shapes impulse, why survivors react before they can think, and how healing creates space for choice, calm, and self-compassion.

Childhood trauma doesn’t just affect emotions—it can deeply influence digestion, appetite, and gut health. When the body grows up in survival mode, the nervous system learns to prioritize protection over digestion. This blog explores how trauma impacts the gut and how healing your nervous system can support real, lasting relief.

Healing from childhood sexual trauma takes more than talking—it’s about helping your body and mind feel safe again. Therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting help reprocess painful memories and release trauma stored in the body. Learn how these and other approaches, like Somatic and Parts Work, support survivors of childhood sexual abuse on their healing journey in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal.

Healing from trauma isn’t a straight path—it’s often messy, emotional, and full of moments that don’t feel like progress at all. But even when you can’t see it, healing is still happening beneath the surface. This post explores subtle, real-life signs that you’re growing through therapy, even when it feels like you’re standing still.

“Getting over it” doesn’t heal trauma—it hides it. Discover what real healing from childhood sexual abuse looks like: safety, self-compassion, and reconnection.

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Reconnecting with your body after childhood trauma can feel scary — but healing happens in small, gentle steps. Learn five simple ways to rebuild trust with your body and find safety within yourself.

Have you ever caught yourself “zoning out” and wondered why? Dissociation is more than distraction — it’s your mind’s way of keeping you safe. In this post, we explore how dissociation works, why it’s a natural trauma response, and how therapy in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal can help you feel grounded and present again.

Talking about trauma with a partner can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. This trauma-informed guide offers simple, compassionate steps to help you share your story safely and build deeper emotional connection.

Healing from childhood sexual abuse is not a straight path — it’s a journey of rediscovering safety, trust, and self-worth. In this composite story, we follow Sara’s path from self-blame and silence to empowerment and healing, offering hope to survivors who are learning to believe themselves again.

Trauma can leave you feeling disconnected from your body — tense, numb, or unsafe in your own skin. In this post, we explore why that happens and how gentle, body-based therapy can help you rebuild trust with yourself again. Serving clients in Ottawa, Toronto, and beyond.

Our bodies remember what our minds try to forget. Even years after trauma, tension, fear, or numbness can linger beneath the surface. In this post, we explore how the body holds trauma — and how gentle, body-based therapy can help you begin to feel safe again. Whether you’re in Ottawa, Toronto, or anywhere in Ontario or Quebec, healing is possible.

Many adults in Ontario and Quebec live with the effects of childhood trauma without realizing it. Emotional neglect, unstable homes, or childhood sexual abuse can quietly shape your relationships, self-worth, and sense of safety. This post explores the subtle signs of trauma and how trauma therapy in Ottawa, Toronto, and across Canada can help you heal and reconnect with yourself.

Feeling nervous about starting therapy in Ottawa? Your first session is about safety, understanding, and taking the first step toward healing at your own pace. Learn what to expect and how trauma-informed therapy can support you.

Why don't I want to have sex with my husband anymore? Sexual Trauma and Sexual Desire: Why the Connection Can Feel Complicated

Understanding where the thoughts of not feeling good enough come from - trauma narrative.

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Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse: Understanding Attachment and Moving Forward

Dissociation Nation: Understanding Dissociation After Childhood Sexual Abuse

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