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…
Queer folks may carry unique and layered wounds — developmental, systemic, relational, and internalized. This guide explores LGBTQ+ trauma recovery and LGBTQ+ trauma counselling, offering honest insight into what healing requires in a world that often feels hostile. (I use the term “LGBTQ+” here for international relevance, while recognizing that in Canada, “2SLGBTQI+ community” is…
One of the questions I hear most often is some version of: Did I experience trauma? Or is it something more? People arrive at this question from different places. Some have been told their symptoms don’t warrant a diagnosis. Some have tried talk therapy and felt like it didn’t reach what needed to be reached….
Welcome to the Healthy Boundaries Quiz – An opportunity to self-reflect As described in my article, “The Complete Guide to Boundaries in Relationships,” healthy boundaries are essential for personal well-being and creating fulfilling relationships. This quiz is designed to help you reflect on your boundary-setting practices, offering insights into navigating your personal space, needs, and…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast brought to you by Bright Horizon Therapies. I am Natalie Jovanic, your host on this journey. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to express my gratitude. Trauma Demystified has grown incredibly this year, and I’m deeply thankful to everyone who tunes in, shares the episodes, and supports…
When people start searching for how to heal from abusive relationships, they often encounter explanations that subtly blame them for what happened. It suggests, implicitly or explicitly, that survivors stayed because of unresolved wounds, because they chose poorly, because they didn’t see the signs, because something in their history made them vulnerable in ways a…
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most powerful ways to heal from trauma and build resilience. I combine EMDR with parts work and somatic therapies in the Integrative Trauma Recovery Model™. This approach to trauma counselling supports adults heal from childhood trauma, complex trauma and relational trauma. But here’s the real…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified. Today’s episode is about how to heal from childhood abuse as an adult —a topic that is very close to my heart as someone who has experienced it personally. I know there’s still a stigma surrounding this subject, and my hope for this episode is to help you identify the effects…
Complex trauma is a term used increasingly in mental health conversations — and one that deserves a clear, honest explanation. Not a clinical definition that distances you from your own experience. An explanation that helps you make sense of what you are carrying and what healing might actually require. I know this territory from the…
In this blog post, we’ll explore the question of how childhood abuse affects mental health. I’m deeply passionate about this topic, informed by my professional experience and personal journey. Often, it’s challenging to recognize the impact of childhood abuse—especially if we grew up with it and developed coping mechanisms to survive. So, how does childhood…
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