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…
This experience taught me the important lesson that it was time to reduce anxiety: I was sitting in my car surrounded by other cars. The traffic jam on the highway seemed endless. I felt trapped. My hands started sweating. I could hardly breathe. How much longer would this take? I dreaded the idea to drive…
When I first began my own healing journey from childhood abuse, I had no idea what recovery looked like or what I would need to get there. The first therapist I worked with operated from the medical model. At the core of our relationship, she looked at me through the lens of “what is wrong…
Trauma is a word we hear constantly, but what trauma actually is is rarely explained clearly enough to be useful. Trauma is not just a difficult event. It is what happens when an experience overwhelms the nervous system’s capacity to process and integrate what occurred. This article offers a deeper look at what trauma is,…
Healthy boundaries are the foundation of healthy relationships—but setting them isn’t always easy. I hope these examples of healthy boundaries inspire and support your personal growth. Many of my clients struggle with boundaries, and for good reason. Childhood abuse, complex trauma, and systemic oppression can shape our capacity to set and maintain them. For example,…
As we discussed in the article “The Complete Guide to Boundaries in Relationships,” boundaries are only effective when we communicate them. People cannot read our minds, and each individual has different expectations and limits. Learning how to communicate boundaries clearly and confidently is essential for healthy relationships. Disclaimer: While this article focuses on communicating boundaries,…
Setting healthy boundaries was not something I learned as a child. I grew up in a family with toxic dynamics where my boundaries were often ignored or violated. Boundaries were never discussed, so as a young adult, I didn’t know how to protect myself or communicate my needs effectively. For those of us who are…
While more people today recognize that boundaries are necessary and healthy, some common boundary myths still linger. These boundary myths can unconsciously hold us back from protecting ourselves and creating stronger relationships. Let’s explore the most frequent misconceptions and the truths behind them. Acknowledgment:While this article focuses on boundary myths, I also want to acknowledge…
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