When the Holidays Stir Old Wounds: How Highly Sensitive Women with Childhood Trauma Can Reduce Overstimulation and Protect Their Peace The holidays have a way of shining a light on the places in us that still feel tender. Even if you’ve built a life filled with safety and intention, being around people who were abusive or who stood by and did nothing can stir up the very wounds you’ve worked so hard to heal. Add in the noise, expectations, crowded spaces, and constant stimula

Winter can feel especially heavy when you’re a highly sensitive woman  or someone healing from complex childhood trauma . Shorter days, colder weather, and the emotional weight of the season can intensify self-doubt, overstimulation, and the familiar pull of your inner critic. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel slower, more tired, or more reflective this time of year, there’s nothing “lazy” about it — your nervous system is responding exactly as it’s designed to. Highly sen

If you’re a woman who’s been through emotional neglect, childhood trauma, or simply learned to be “the good girl” growing up, you might know this pattern all too well: You replay conversations in your head.You beat yourself up for tiny mistakes.And no matter how much you achieve, that voice inside whispers, “You should’ve done better.” If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. So many women I work with in St. Petersburg, Florida  come to therapy saying the same thing:“I jus

By Healing Resources Mental Health – Inner Child Healing in St. Petersburg, FL Many women I work with in my St. Pete therapy practice...

By Mindy Gruidl If you’re struggling with anxiety, it might feel like you’re constantly battling your own mind — racing thoughts, dread...

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when you're already carrying anxiety, stress, or the effects of past trauma. With so...

How to Silence Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Self-Worth We all have an inner voice. Sometimes, it uplifts us—but other times, it...

Many women don’t realize that trauma isn’t always dramatic or visible. Sometimes, it looks like staying quiet to avoid conflict, becoming the caregiver before you were ready, or learning to put everyone else’s needs first just to feel safe. Trauma therapy helps uncover these hidden wounds—offering a path back to your voice, your strength, and the woman you were always meant to be.

What is EMDR and how does it work?