Tag: therapists-in-ontario
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The 6 Trauma Responses: Why You React the Way You Do

When we think about trauma, we often imagine something big or dramatic—a car crash, a natural disaster, or a violent incident. But trauma can also come from emotional neglect, chronic stress, unhealthy relationships, or even being constantly dismissed. What matters most isn’t the event itself, but how your body and nervous system respond to it.…
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Unspoken Wounds: Trauma in South Asian Women

Title: Unspoken Wounds: Navigating Trauma in South Asian Women Introduction Trauma is a universal human experience, but how it’s expressed, suppressed, or treated can differ vastly across cultures. In South Asian communities—trauma in women often remains hidden under layers of cultural expectations, generational silence, and societal shame. This invisibility doesn’t mean it isn’t there—it means…