Kids…you gotta love ‘em because you can’t punch' em! Just kidding…kids are the best and having the privilege of raising them is one of life’s greatest adventures! In today’s episode, we will explore the brain structure and normal development stages that kids go through, with a special emphasis on teenagers and young adults. Transitioning from parenting to coaching is the name of the game! The goal involves helping kids gain independence, confidence, and the emotional capacity to feel firmly rooted in their family and subsequently having the confidence to fly towards their autonomous goals and dreams as a young adult.

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Welcome to our nerd fest…Behind the Therapy Door! This episode is all about attachment theory, the 4 types of attachment and signs that indicate which one is most prominent within yourself, and how various personality types demonstrate attachment distress patterns. Attachment and the wiring of neural circuitry begins in utero and continues throughout the life span. Knowing how we are attached and ways to heal from more dysfunctional types of attachment can be empowering and relationally healing.

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In today’s episode of Behind the Therapy Door, we take a deep dive into the definition of trauma, both big and small, how trauma impacts the nervous system, and a variety of coping strategies for soothing the nervous system into a more regulated state. We name drop some pioneers in the field of trauma treatment and explore various treatment modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing. Healing from trauma is an ever evolving process and we are here for it!

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