Grief is a natural and deeply human response to loss, an emotional process that allows us to adapt to life without someone we love. But when grief is intertwined with trauma, the experience can profoundly alter the brain.

When you experience repeated stress or trauma, your brain adapts by creating shortcuts for survival. This is why you might overreact to situations that logically don’t seem threatening. Your brain isn’t malfunctioning. It’s trying to keep you safe.

What if 2025 became the year you rewired your brain for resilience—building a foundation that empowers you to navigate life’s challenges with strength, calm, and grace?

As magical as the holidays can be, they also come with their own set of challenges. This is where setting healthy boundaries becomes a powerful ally.

Suicidal thoughts can be deeply frightening. Understanding their origins, the neurobiology of suicidal thoughts can help in how we approach and deal with them.

This article by Dr. Kate Truitt addresses building a resilient brain after loss and provides a wealth of tools for long-term healing.

In this article, Dr. Kate Truitt helps us understand the development of conditions like PTSD and Complex PTSD, explaining differences and healing opportunities.

Have you heard of post-traumatic growth? Just as the mythical Phoenix rises from its ashes, we too can rise from our difficulties stronger and more resilient.

Have you ever felt like things suddenly changed with a friend or family member after a significant loss? I delve into why relationships suddenly change after loss.

For many, the mere mention of grief summons images of darkness and pain. But what if our response to grief could be reframed? What if this emotion, with its stifling weight, could be transformed into a vehicle for growth?

It’s truly incredible how something as simple as a positive word or action has the power to create a ripple effect, inspiring others and leading them to meaningful change.

Is there a shift in your moods? Are you feeling down or maybe a little depressed? These feelings may be signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Healing Through the Art of Storytelling. In the face of unspeakable loss, one of the things I turned to is writing.

Trauma impacts our lives and affects us in countless ways. You have the power to create your emotional safe space and create healing from within.

Within our brain, intricate processes and pathways are at play when it comes to suicidal thoughts. By understanding these processes, we can gain valuable insights into prevention and treatment strategies.

Resilience is an incredible skill for overcoming adversity and difficult experiences, and thriving through challenges. It is essential for our mental health and well-being.

Taking advantage of opportunities for healing and self-empowerment requires change. In this article, Dr. Kate Truitt addresses overcoming resistance to change.

In honor of Pride Month, I would like to highlight something we embody in our practice known as “Allyship.” It forms the foundation of our Affirming Therapy.

In this article Dr. Kate Truitt delves into the two D’s of dissociation and defensive rage, which seem like completely different ends of a spectrum but share a common objective.

In this third article Dr. Kate Truitt explores the fourth F of trauma responses—Fawning, also known as people pleasing.