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A Therapist’s Toolkit: How Therapists Use Somatic Awareness to Support Trauma Recovery

Trauma doesn’t just live in memory—it lives in the body. If you’ve ever noticed your heart racing when recalling a difficult moment or felt “numb” during stress, you’ve already experienced your nervous system’s role in holding trauma. In therapy, somatic awareness is one way we begin to bridge this gap between body and mind. At Steffen Counseling […]

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Supporting Mental Health: The WA Therapy Fund Foundation

Given the circumstances of our world today, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, many individuals face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing the therapy they want or need. This is where organizations like the WA Therapy Fund Foundation can help. Dedicated to enhancing mental health care access and empowering BIPOC individuals

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Welcoming Tristen Mills Back to the SCS Team as a Full-Time Employee

Allow us to introduce Tristen Mills, our clinical intern, turned full-time SCS employee! Tristen brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a client-centered approach to her practice, and recognizes that connection is a fundamental need for all human beings, regardless of life stage. Tristen understands that at times, we all face moments of disconnection, whether

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