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Why does neuroscience still lag behind trauma practice? Dr. Kate Truitt explores how bringing the brain into the therapy room transforms care—and how clinicians can learn to put the science into practice.

Traumatic grief affects both the heart and the nervous system. Learn how the brain responds to loss and how healing begins through safety, compassion, and support.

ADHD and trauma can leave your nervous system feeling too loud—or suddenly shut down. Learn what the brain has to do with it and a free tool that helps.

Science shows that connection is medicine for the mind. When we reach out, share, and care, our brains begin to relearn safety. Healing, after all, doesn’t happen in isolation. It occurs in the community.

Healing from PTSD isn’t just about what we do in solitude; it’s about what happens when we allow others to sit beside us in the dark and help light the way forward.

Self-advocacy means choosing—again and again—to live in partnership with your brain. To create spaces, internally and externally, where it’s safe to feel.

For many survivors of abuse, the question isn’t “Who am I?” but “Who did I have to become to survive?” You are not your trauma. You can reclaim your identity after abuse.

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.