Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m out of spoons today”? If you haven’t, you’re not alone, but it’s a phrase that’s quietly become a lifeline for many dealing with invisible struggles like chronic illness, depression, or trauma. The idea of “spoons” as a way to measure daily energy comes from Christine Miserandino. Back in…

You may have heard the terms “Intergenerational Trauma”-this is based on research studies of certain populations of people that have endured extreme trauma as a group/population-think Holocaust survivors. As the term implies, it is trauma that is passed down through the generations, even if a second or third generation has not directly been impacted. The…

by Ara Lucia Ashburne, LCPC When we go through something painful—whether it’s a harsh comment, a breakup, or a deep loss—it can feel overwhelming and sometimes confusingly intense. That’s because pain rarely travels alone. It’s like a pinball machine, the ball bouncing off everything it hits on the way down. Each bumper it strikes is…

By Stacey Hurst, LCPC, BC-DMT You may have heard the terms “Intergenerational Trauma”-this is based on research studies of certain populations of people that have endured extreme trauma as a group/population-think Holocaust survivors. As the term implies, it is trauma that is passed down through the generations, even if a second or third generation has…