Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences are related but distinct, and separating the exposure from the response clarifies how families understand risk and resilience.

Intergenerational trauma is a real and documented phenomenon, but the term is frequently used in ways that go beyond what the evidence supports, and that gap matters clinically.

EMDR and traditional talk therapy operate through fundamentally different mechanisms, and understanding those differences helps clarify when each approach is most appropriate.

Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child’s meltdown with a level of panic or anger that surprises even you? Maybe it's not just the spilled juice or the whining — maybe it’s something deeper. For many parents, the stress of daily life can awaken old wounds, especially if you’ve lived through trauma yourself. Parenting can feel like trying to stay calm in a storm, while carrying weather from storms past.

A trauma-informed approach to parenting offers a powerful lens to understand and respond to your child’s needs with empathy and care.