Healing CPTSD isn’t only an “inside job” Healing from complex trauma (CPTSD) and attachment wounds is deeply personal. A lot of the work happens internally: making sense of your story, learning your triggers, reconnecting with your body, practicing nervous system regulation, and slowly rebuilding self-trust. And just as importantly, healing also happens in connection. Not forced connection. Not “just be more social.” Not rushing into vulnerability before your body feels ready

ChatGPT can only mimic empathy. It doesn’t feel anything. It doesn’t truly understand your story. Connection is what heals, and connection is uniquely human.

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It can be challenging to navigate the holiday season in a way that prioritizes our mental health and boundaries, but I'm here to tell you th

As a follow up to the October domestic violence awareness post, I wanted to dig deeper into what happens within an abusive relationship...

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At Root Counseling, we talk a lot about attachment because our attachment style is the root of our behaviors and our relationships with...

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One of the main issues that brings couples to couples therapy is issues with their communication. Communication is one of the most...

Healthy communication is something that we're taught as children, but for adults who grew up with emotionally immature/neglectful...

We don't get to choose our parents, and for some people, they're grateful they ended up with the parents they have. For others, their...

When we think of trust in a relationship, the first thing that usually comes to mind is trusting that our partner will remain loyal or...

Have you noticed patterns in your love life that have raised some questions for you? Like why you’re drawn to a certain type of person...

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The arguing, the heated debates, the inability to have a conversation with your partner, making you feel unheard and misunderstood: it's...

It's that time of year again! Families and friends gather together to celebrate community, family, and love, giving thanks for everything...

Conversations are an essential component to every relationship. Through conversing, we're able to express our stories, how we feel about...

When you hear the word "boundaries", what comes to mind for you? Is it a concept you're familiar with? Does it bring feelings of comfort...

We have all had experiences of not understanding how we feel about something or how we understand something. Often times there is an...

What is attachment style? As adults, we tend to have either a secure or insecure attachment style. When someone has a secure attachment...