Complex trauma can impact your sense of safety, self-worth, and connection to others, often leaving lasting patterns from experiences that began in childhood, from repeated relational harm or systemic violence. Healing is possible with patience and persistence, and you deserve support that is safe, reliable, and focused on your recovery.
This section explores the path to recovery from complex trauma. It offers guidance on understanding and integrating fragmented parts of the self, navigating triggers, rebuilding trust in yourself and others, and cultivating resilience and healthy boundaries — all at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and empowering for you.
TL;DR (If you’re overwhelmed, read this first) If you’ve tried IFS or EMDR for complex trauma and felt like you failed—you didn’t. The approach failed to meet you. Complex trauma requires a flexible combination of modalities (parts work, somatic practices, nervous system regulation, EMDR, and relational support), not a single “best” method. Look for a…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast from Bright Horizon Therapies. I’m Natalie Jovanic—a trauma counsellor and resilience coach—and I’m glad to connect with you today. First of all, I want to apologize for the late release of this episode. I needed additional time to balance what to include since recovery from complex trauma is a…
When we think about healing from trauma, it’s essential to recognize that not all trauma is the same. The recovery process can look very different depending on whether the trauma was caused by a single event or prolonged exposure to traumatic environments. So, what is the difference between trauma and complex trauma? I’ve noticed that some…
As I discussed in the podcast episode “Smart goals for trauma recovery,” trauma exists on a broad spectrum with different levels of severity – with complex trauma being one of the more intense and long-lasting forms. Though hearing the term ‘complex trauma’ can feel daunting, understanding what it means can be empowering. I hope that…
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