The key to “moving through” is quite literal: movement and action. Movement is important because of how trauma develops and is stored in the body. Trauma researchers have theorized that trauma develops when we are unable to “fight back” in the face of trauma.
Before beginning any counseling relationship, I schedule a free 30 minute consult with potential clients. I do this for a number of reasons, but the main one is I know how important a good relationship between counselor and client is, and how much it impacts the success of our work together. In a counseling relationship, you should feel safe to share your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings, and supported in your efforts to shape your life in the direction you want it to go.
Rainy season has arrived in Portland. The days are dark and cloudy, and the nights grow longer and longer. As daylight makes itself scarce and the weather is gloomy, many will begin to experience “the winter blues,” or the more serious “seasonal affective disorder.” But what are these conditions, and what can be done about them?
