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Exploring Generational Differences in Therapy: Why We Experience Stress So Differently

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Each generation is shaped by distinct cultural forces that deeply influence how we experience and respond to stress. When we name those patterns with care and context, it becomes easier to understand ourselves, our families, and our relationships across generations. In this edition of our blog series Exploring Generational Differences in Therapy, we’ll dive into […]

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

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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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Understanding Complex Trauma: Healing and Treatment Options for Lasting Recovery

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Complex trauma shapes emotions, relationships, and sense of self through ongoing, repeated, or long-term traumatic experiences—often beginning in childhood. Therapeutic support helps many people build safety, reduce symptoms, and create a life that feels more grounded and connected. What is complex trauma? Repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences, such as childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence,

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