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Trauma-Informed Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Can Feel Safer Than Generic Counselling
Trauma-informed therapy prioritizes safety, personalization, and empowerment, using tools like EMDR, somatic techniques, and expressive arts to support healing by addressing trauma's unique impact on individuals.
Jul 123 min read


Polyvagal Theory 101: A Gentle Guide to Safety, Survival, and Shutdown
Polyvagal Theory explains how the nervous system shifts between safety, alertness, and shutdown via the vagus nerve. Recognizing these states and using grounding and regulation tools aids trauma-informed healing.
Jul 54 min read


The Science Behind Trauma-Informed Care: Compassion Meets Neuroscience for Lasting Healing
Trauma-informed care uses neuroscience and compassion to heal by expanding your window of tolerance through therapies like EMDR and somatic therapy. Flourish Counselling offers personalized, flexible care.
Mar 94 min read


Understanding Trauma-Informed Care: Compassionate Paths to Real Healing
Trauma-informed care in Alberta offers compassionate, flexible therapy using EMDR, expressive arts, CBT, DBT, and somatic methods, with virtual/in-person options to support healing and accessibility.
Feb 234 min read
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