Do you feel sad, but you lack recognition from others? Do you sometimes feel that your grief is inappropriate and that you shouldn’t feel this way? This can be a sign that you experience disenfranchised grief. Some of our losses are socially acceptable; others are not. Disenfranchised grief is when our grief is socially silenced…
Welcome to today’s episode of Trauma Demystified! It’s all about parts-work therapy and how it can help you heal from trauma. Before I get into the content, I apologize for this episode coming out very late. I was invited as a guest to some other trauma-related podcasts and needed more time to finish it. I’ve…
There is a lot of hype around EMDR therapy when it comes to trauma therapy. While it is an efficient option for healing PTSD and trauma, it is often hard to find in-depth information. If you are curious about EMDR or consider EMDR as an option, you have come to the right place. This blog…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast by Bright Horizon Therapies. I am Natalie Jovanic, your host on this journey of personal growth and healing. Today’s episode is about: What are best practices for trauma treatment? Have you ever wondered how to find effective trauma counselling? Unfortunately, it’s far more complex than simply finding a mental…
This article delves into the world of trauma counselling strategies, providing a comprehensive exploration of transformative approaches to healing from trauma. We’ll explore best-practice counselling tactics, empowering individuals on their path to growth and renewal. Whether you choose in-person or online trauma counselling, this article gives you the clarity to move forward. Significance of trauma…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast by Bright Horizon Therapies. I am Natalie Jovanic, your host on this journey of personal growth and healing. Today’s episode is deeply personal, born out of the realization that finding the right counsellor can be a transformative journey, but it’s not always straightforward. In our quest for healing and…
When I first became a counsellor, I felt disappointed that not every counsellor is trained in treating trauma. Due to my healing journey from trauma, I had the naive perspective that every counsellor would be trained so that they could work with the complexities of trauma. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, and it can be…
Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast by Bright Horizon Therapies. I am Natalie Jovanic, your host on this journey. In today’s episode, Thriving after trauma: Setting goals for recovery, I’m not just sharing insights as an experienced trauma-informed counsellor and coach, I’m also delving into the essence of the healing journey, drawing from both professional expertise and my own journey that I shared…
Introduction: Welcome to Trauma Demystified Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast by Bright Horizon Therapies. I’m Natalie Jovanic and I am your host on this journey. In this episode, I’ll be diving into the captivating world of emotions and our nervous system, drawing not only from my extensive experience as a trauma counselor and coach,…
Introduction: Your Guide on the Journey of Healing Trauma Welcome to Trauma Demystified, a podcast by Bright Horizon Therapies. I’m Natalie Jovanic, your host on this journey. In this podcast I draw from my professional expertise as a trauma counsellor and trauma-informed coach, as well as from my lived experience around trauma recovery. In today’s…
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