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Not All Trauma Looks the Same: Understanding Big T, Little t, and the Power of CPT in Healing
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Not All Trauma Looks the Same: Understanding Big T, Little t, and the Power of CPT in Healing

Think trauma only applies to major events? The truth is, many people carry emotional wounds from experiences they’ve never labeled as trauma. This post explores the difference between Big T and little t trauma—and how Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can help you heal, even if you’re high-functioning on the outside.

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When Recovery Feels Like Losing Yourself: Identity, Eating Disorders, and Rebuilding a Sense of Self
Eating Disorders Stephanie Van Schaick Eating Disorders Stephanie Van Schaick

When Recovery Feels Like Losing Yourself: Identity, Eating Disorders, and Rebuilding a Sense of Self

Recovery from an eating disorder often brings unexpected feelings of identity loss. This blog explores why eating disorders become tied to identity and how to rediscover who you are beyond the behaviors. Learn how therapy can support you in rebuilding a sense of self that feels authentic and free.

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