Betrayal trauma is becoming more widely recognized and discussed. Betrayal trauma, also known as relationship trauma, can impair our functioning similar to other types of trauma, and can have negative impacts on our mental, emotional, and physical state. While...
The holidays can be a time of both joy and sorrow, especially after experiencing personal loss. Grief can make it hard to engage in and enjoy your usual holiday traditions, but it can also be challenging to try something new. In this post, we explore ways to navigate...
Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task, but it’s an important one. Studies show that the therapeutic relationship is a major predictor of therapy success, even outweighing the clinical techniques used. At Rooted Counselling and Wellness, we have a variety...
LI is an evidence-based, bottom-up therapeutic modality that uses neuroscience to help integrate traumatic memories into your neural network. This helps your mind and body heal while effectively being able to digest your traumatic experiences. Integrating these...
One foundation of trauma treatment is the three-phase model. First outlined by Pierre Janet, a psychologist who studied the effects of trauma, many researchers have since gone on to study and refine the three phases. Trauma researchers such as Bessel Van Der Kolk (The...