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Childhood Trauma
What it is
Childhood trauma refers to overwhelming or harmful experiences early in life that can continue to affect safety, trust, and self-worth.
Example
For example, an adult may expect rejection whenever someone close to them seems upset.
A place to start
What we can explore
We can explore connections between earlier experiences and present-day beliefs or relationships at a pace that feels safe. Building steadiness and choice is part of the work, and you decide what you are ready to discuss.
- Notice how earlier experiences show up today
- Build steadiness and self-compassion
- Explore patterns in relationships and beliefs
How therapy may help
Approaches & interventions
These are examples of tools we may use. Your care is shaped by your goals and needs.
Therapy modalities
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
Interventions we may use
- Build grounding skills
- Notice learned beliefs
- Practice compassionate reframing
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