The Recovery Tripod A Framework for Couples Think of this framework like a tripod holding up a camera. Each leg represents one of the three healing pillars. If one leg is weak or missing, the whole structure tips over — the image (a restored life and relationship) cannot be held steady. The Betrayal Trauma Leg provides grounding and […]
LIVING WELL WITH LAUREN was your brain wired to fear rest? if you’ve ever wondered: “Why can’t I just relax like everyone else?” LIVING WELL WITH LAUREN DEC 02, 2025 Have you ever caught yourself hustling, performing, or trying to prove yourself… even when you know you’re exhausted? Same. Same. Today I read […]
Trauma shows up in different ways for different people, so choosing the right therapy approach matters. Some people need fast relief from a single painful memory. Others need deeper work to heal old wounds that still shape how they feel, react, and relate today. Here in Phoenix, there are several trauma therapies that can help […]
By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S Amority Health – Blog – Shifting Perceptions The holidays can feel overwhelming, even for those used to managing everything with precision. If you’re a high-achieving adult, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of “I have to do it all” […]
The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyful time filled with warmth, celebration, and cherished traditions. However, for many with past trauma, these same holiday traditions can become unexpected triggers, activating painful memories and emotional reactions that seem hard to control. Understanding why this happens and learning thoughtful ways to respond can empower […]
Right before Thanksgiving, people start saying, “I’ll deal with this after the holidays.”Every year. With good intentions. But here’s the truth:Holiday boundary stress doesn’t wait. It builds before you even walk into the room. January isn’t calm. January is when people finally collapse from carrying emotional pressure they tried to “just get through.” The peacekeeper.The flexible […]
There’s a moment every year—usually somewhere between planning the menu and figuring out who’s sitting where—when the Thanksgiving family stress settles into your chest. You already know how the day will play out. Everyone expects you to hold it together. Make it warm. Keep the peace. And you will, because you always do.But under the […]
You may find yourself feeling constantly on edge, second-guessing your decisions, or struggling with a sense of never being enough. While anxiety can feel like something happening now, it often stems from earlier experiences that shaped how your nervous system responds to the world. Understanding this connection is the first step toward lasting change. Trauma […]
Living in the Sandwich Generation looks something like this: It often feels like you’re living three lives at once. One life revolves around your kids — supporting their independence, guiding their choices, worrying about their safety. Another belongs to your parents — navigating their health concerns, managing logistics, and making sure they still feel dignity […]
At A to Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we believe that healing requires more than insight, it also requires embodiment. While traditional psychology helps us understand our inner world, Yoga Therapy helps us feel it and gently reshape it through breath, movement, and mindful awareness. Yoga therapy is a clinically informed, trauma-sensitive application of yogic […]
