A Collection of Insights & Resources

Here you’ll find reflections on chronic pain, trauma, nervous system healing, and mind-body therapies like Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and EMDR. I write for people living with persistent pain, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms — and for the providers who support them. My approach is grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and trauma-informed care.

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Moral Injury in Focus: Why the DSM-5 Falls Short and How Therapists Can Bridge the Gap

Moral injury, characterized by profound psychological distress resulting from actions that violate one's ethical or moral beliefs, remains notably absent from the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). This exclusion has sparked considerable debate among mental health professionals. Despite this omission, effective therapeutic approaches can significantly aid those suffering from moral injury.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How Compassion Focused Therapy Can Transform Your Self-Confidence

Have you ever felt like you don't deserve your achievements, that you're just lucky, or that sooner or later, people will find out you're a fraud? If these thoughts sound familiar, you might be experiencing "Imposter Syndrome." And you're not alone in this struggle. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) can help you break free from this self-limiting belief system.

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