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How to Trust Yourself Again After Trauma
You second-guess every decision. You struggle to know if your feelings are valid. You wonder if you can even trust your own mind. If trauma has made you doubt yourself, you’re not alone. One of the deepest wounds trauma leaves behind is self-distrust. Maybe you ignored your gut feeling once and something bad happened. Maybe someone you trusted betrayed you, leaving you unsure of your own judgment. Maybe you were taught that your thoughts, feelings, and instincts weren’t relia

Rachel Hansen
Nov 185 min read


Tried Therapy Before and It Didn’t Work? Here’s Why
If you've tried therapy before and it didn't help you make any lasting changes, or any changes at all, it can be a lonely place feeling...

Rachel Hansen
Oct 66 min read


Self-Administered EMDR vs. Working with a Therapist: What You Need to Know
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become one of the most trusted and effective trauma therapies available today....

Rachel Hansen
Sep 224 min read


Why is trauma therapy so exhausting? (And Why That’s Actually a Good Sign)
My puppy Miley (12 years ago!) learning to listen to me and gain impulse control. Many people come to therapy not knowing what to expect....

Rachel Hansen
Jul 75 min read


How Childhood Trauma Affects Trust in Relationships (And How to Heal)
You want to trust. To feel safe with someone. To believe that love can be consistent, secure, and lasting. But no matter how much you...

Rachel Hansen
Jun 244 min read


Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners—And How to Break the Cycle
You fall for someone who seems promising. At first, they’re engaged, interested, and giving you just enough to feel hopeful. But...

Rachel Hansen
May 124 min read


IFS vs EMDR: What’s the Difference and How They Work Together in Trauma Therapy
What’s the difference between Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) when it...

Rachel Hansen
May 68 min read


What is Trauma Therapy Really Like?
Discover transformative trauma therapy at Thrive Well Therapy PLLC. Virtual sessions tailored to your needs. Learn more in our blog!

Rachel Hansen
Feb 19, 20245 min read
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