Trauma Patterns You Might Be Unintentionally Repeating
Trauma patterns can be described as patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that occur not from free will, but because of the past.
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Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Aug 12
How Trauma Imprints the Body
Unfortunately, our brain has yet to develop to understand real danger versus perceived danger.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Apr 21
Connecting With Your Inner Free Spirit
Constant anxiety about what comes next causes us to neglect our free spirit. It's primal that humans feel the need to connect to the self.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Apr 5
Recognizing and Healing From Childhood Neglect
When you finally recognize that you did not receive the type of love, care, and nurturing you deserved as a child it can feel painful.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Mar 1
Stand By Me: Relational Trauma
What is Attachment? We know that a child’s early life experiences has an impact on our functioning as adults. This includes the way that...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Feb 14
No Justice, No Peace: Racial Trauma
Racial trauma is a specific form of complex trauma. Read to learn more about the effects.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Feb 5
Inside Outside: Internal vs. External Self-Worth
Internal vs. External Self-Worth Not like the Disney movie, but instead, we're looking at inside messages vs. outside messages that may...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Jan 30
We Need To Talk: Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
What Is Prolonged Exposure? Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is another form of psychotherapy that was developed specifically to treat...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Jan 24
The Trauma of Ghost's Past
What Is Intergenerational Trauma? I feel like intergenerational trauma can be described much like genetics. Intergenerational trauma is...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Jan 18
'It Was All a Dream:' Dissociation from Trauma
What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is an experience where a person disconnects from their mind and body. More formally, it’s defined as...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Jan 11
Traumatic Stress from COVID-19
Writing the word 'COVID-19' just serves as a reminder that we have been enduring this pandemic for over 2 years now. If that doesn't...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Jan 4
Can Trauma Make Me Codependent?
What is codependency? A person who might struggle with codependency might rely on other relationships to provide them a sense of self....
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Dec 28, 2021
1 Thing To Do Before 2022
The new year symbolizes a fresh start and a new perspective. The one thing you really need to do before 2022? Nothing.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Dec 21, 2021
Why Do I Thrive in Crises?
Have you ever wondered why everyone comes to you to put the fires out? Why you are so adept at handling chaos? I find myself thinking of...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Dec 14, 2021
6 Self-Compassion Statements You Deserve Right Now
Self-worth is something that can deplete after trauma. Here are 6 self-compassion statements that you deserve right now.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Dec 7, 2021
4 Ways to Break Trauma Patterns from ACEs
Listing four ways we can heal and break the generational trauma pattern from adverse childhood experiences.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Nov 30, 2021
Common Beliefs After a Trauma
Our brains are meaning making machines. This means that when something unexpected or irregular happens, we are designed to logically...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Nov 19, 2021
Holiday Survival Kit - Trauma-Focused, Thanksgiving Style
This time of year is hard. This blog discusses what we can do to help ourselves cope with and survive Thanksgiving.
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Nov 16, 2021
Neuroplasticity - Healing's Greatest Ally
I have witnessed so many clients say that they feel like they can't heal from their trauma. That they will never return to the person...
Kelly Skovron, LCSW
- Nov 9, 2021
You Don't Have to Hate Your Abuser
Know that it is always possible to love someone, but know that their presence in your life isn't for the best.