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Quiet Places in Grand Rapids
Whether you have social anxiety or just need a relaxing place to recharge, it is important to honor your needs and find opportunities to slow down. We all benefit from quiet opportunities to be with oneself from time to time.

Emily Chivis
Mar 133 min read


Pros and Cons of Therapy
Being part of a therapy office you may expect me to only have pros about attending therapy. Don’t get me wrong, there are many pros, but I would be lying if I said that we didn’t know of any cons, because there are some. I want to spend a little time discussing both the pros and the cons of therapy so that you will have a better understanding of the benefits and the barriers of getting the help you deserve.

Emily Chivis
Mar 64 min read


Isn’t individual therapy just talking about it? How could that help me?
Isn’t therapy just talking about it? How could that help me? Your therapist should give you the tools to continue healing outside of their office. The goal is for you to live your life authentically with the ability to handle the trials and tribulations life will throw at you.

Emily Chivis
Feb 273 min read


Have the effects of trauma made you feel you have lost your mind?
A blog to provide you with reassurance and hope that you are not crazy or losing your mind. The changes you may be experiencing are not “all in your head." This is very real, and it's happening for a reason. You have suffered a trauma.

Alaina Smith
Feb 206 min read


Where Do I Start? How Does Trauma Heal?
This blog explores four basic elements of self care to help heal from trauma.

Alaina Smith
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Building Perspective In The Journey- Relationship Recovery
It's hard to see growth during relationship recovery after addiction and betrayal trauma, learn quick tips to help build perspective.

Alaina Smith
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Should I keep betrayal trauma a secret?
After discovery or disclosure, its hard to know who to tell and when to tell about the betrayal. Do you keep the secret?

Alaina Smith
Mar 29, 20244 min read


Trauma and the Christian Church
Beginning steps to understand and manage trauma in the church, learn how trauma is passed down and how to help our children.

Alaina Smith
Mar 15, 20243 min read


What is trauma?
Discover what trauma is, some common symptoms, and hope for healing.

Alaina Smith
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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