By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Set Goals To Help Your Process! Healing from trauma is a journey, not a race. It’s a process that unfolds in layers, and often, it doesn’t follow a neat timeline. Some days, you may feel like you’ve made great strides, while on others, it might feel as though you’ve taken a step back. Both experiences are normal and valid. One way to create a sense of direction and empowerment during this journey is by setting goals. But wh

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Fast Track Your Path to Healing When someone has lived through trauma, the journey toward healing can feel long, complicated, and overwhelming. Traditional therapy and support systems play an essential role, but healing doesn’t only happen in the therapist’s office. Sometimes, progress takes root in unexpected places—like a paintbrush, a journal, or a lump of clay. Creative hobbies can be powerful allies in trauma recovery,

By Maria Diaz, LMHC-D, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Take care of yourself as a caregiver When we talk about trauma, we often picture the person who directly experienced a difficult or life-threatening event. But trauma doesn’t always stop with the individual—it has ripple effects. For caregivers, therapists, nurses, first responders, and even family members who consistently show up for someone who is struggling, there is a unique kind of emotional weight. This is often calle