As a trauma therapist, I see a trend that often surprises clients. People come in, seeking help for stress, depression, and anxiety. During initial sessions, almost as an aside, they may mention they have chronic fatigue, unexplained pain, or an autoimmune diagnosis.   Then,  usually, as we explore their histories, the trend appears: their childhoods have included experiences of adversity, neglect, mis attuned parents, or emotional di stress; experiences that can reverberate

It usually starts innocently enough. I tell myself I’ll just check the news for five minutes. Forty minutes later, I’m still scrolling—tired, uneasy, and not even sure what I’ve been looking for. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The habit has a name now: doomscrolling. The term first appeared around 2018 and became widely used during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as people sought to stay informed amid uncertainty. I think of doomscrolling as the digita

Lately, I’ve been working with more people than ever, including new parents, professionals, teachers, and young adults who are struggling in ways that are hard to put into words. They’re anxious, tense, and emotionally drained. And often, it’s not just about what’s happening in their own lives. It’s the world that feels like too much. Whether it’s the news of military conflict, natural disasters, or political chaos, these events don’t just live on a screen. They land in our b

When my daughter was a toddler, she sometimes  approached me and said, “Mommy, I’m bored.”  My answer? “Good!” At the time, it felt a...