Trauma, Abuse and Attachment Wounds

Trauma, Abuse and Attachment Wounds

To live is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Trauma and Abuse

Human suffering stems from a wide variety of causes. Trauma and abuse come from emotional, physical and sexual violence, along with intergenerational trauma and racism. School and workplace bullying remain insidious in society. Accidents, wars and natural disasters can cause PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And then we have domestic, family and community violence, along with coercive control and narcissistic abuse. The list is exhaustive.

Attachment Trauma

Disrupted attachment to caregivers creates early wounds in children. This type of trauma occurs in circumstances like poverty, war, mass migration and even immigration. When adults suffer, their caregiving abilities become unpredictable and inconsistent. Researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth categorized childhood insecure attachment into three categories: Anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. The impact of attachment trauma carries into adulthood with severe consequences. These include a fear of abandonment, emotional dysregulation, and an inability to feel safe in relationships. It also creates an insecure attachment to yourself where you are constantly filled with self-doubt and have poor self-esteem,

Trauma, Abuse and Attachment Wounds: How We Can Help

A core tenet of Shanti Psychotherapy is accepting that most people live with some form of unresolved trauma. It could be a single event or multiple ongoing ones. Trauma shows up in life as anxiety, panic attacks, sleep disturbances, depression, dysfunctional eating, low self-esteem, and much more.

To anyone who has experienced any of the suffering described above, know that it was never your fault. The abuse and trauma happened to you. While they remain part of your story, they do not define you as a person. Therapy can help you heal.

Therapy for Trauma, Abuse and Attachment Wounds

In the words of Friedrich Nietzsche, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering. Therapy for trauma, abuse and attachment wounds is a pathway for you to make sense of your suffering. It helps you process painful emotions and practice self-love so you can heal.

The therapy sessions will include more than discussions about your experiences. Your therapist will guide you in reauthoring your story to create a healthier narrative. With compassionate, non-judgmental and evidence-based therapy, you will build a confident and resilient version of yourself. The therapy modalities are all evidence-based and include some of the following:

  • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR): Heals the physiological and emotional roots of trauma.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Reprocesses traumatic memories to reduce their emotional impact.
  • Somatic Therapy: Releases trauma stored in the body.
  • Trauma-Informed CBT: Reframes negative thought patterns and develops coping strategies.
  • Mindfulness Practices: Helps you stay grounded and regulate emotions.
  • Hypnotherapy: Accesses and addresses deep-seated pain.
  • Attachment Therapy: helps you heal early relationship wounds of insecure attachments.

Our Therapeutic Process

Your therapy treatments will be culturally sensitive and tailor-made for you.

First, your therapist will spend time exploring how the trauma affected your mind and body and your therapy goals. From there, they will combine EMDR, DBR, Hypnotherapy, Trauma-Informed CBT, and Somatic Therapy to address the multifaceted effects of trauma. They will also integrate mindfulness practices and other tools to help you stay grounded and secure. And finally, they will offer ongoing support, consistent guidance and encouragement throughout your healing journey.

Book a Consultation

If you’re suffering from trauma, abuse or attachment wounds, we can help. We invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation to learn how we can therapy can become your journey to wellness.

Take what you need to hear today, and spend some time reminding yourself of things that are often easy to forget.You are doing your best, and that is what matters!#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthquotes #compassionfocusedtherapy #motivationalquotes #torontotherapy #mentalhealthcheckin

Take what you need to hear today, and spend some time reminding yourself of things that are often easy to forget.

You are doing your best, and that is what matters!

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthquotes #compassionfocusedtherapy #motivationalquotes #torontotherapy #mentalhealthcheckin
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Students: Welcome to Shanti Psychotherapy!Shanti Psychotherapy has a special interest in supporting international students as our team has a deep understanding of the international student lived experience. 📚Our therapists are both attuned, trained and many have the lived experience of being an international student.They bring a wealth of compassion and knowledge to support the uncertainty with school life, visa processes, stress, homesickness and are dedicated to supporting students to gain the most from their courageous decision to study abroad. 👩🏽‍🎓Please reach out for a free 20 minute consultation with any of our therapists using the link in the bio to hear more about our low cost services for international students. ✨#internationalstudents #internationalstudentsincanada #studenttherapy #southasiantherapy #internationalstudenttherapy #torontobasedtherapy #internationalstudentexperience #southasianmentalhealth #therapistsofinstagram #grouptherapy

Students: Welcome to Shanti Psychotherapy!

Shanti Psychotherapy has a special interest in supporting international students as our team has a deep understanding of the international student lived experience. 📚

Our therapists are both attuned, trained and many have the lived experience of being an international student.

They bring a wealth of compassion and knowledge to support the uncertainty with school life, visa processes, stress, homesickness and are dedicated to supporting students to gain the most from their courageous decision to study abroad. 👩🏽‍🎓

Please reach out for a free 20 minute consultation with any of our therapists using the link in the bio to hear more about our low cost services for international students. ✨

#internationalstudents #internationalstudentsincanada #studenttherapy #southasiantherapy #internationalstudenttherapy #torontobasedtherapy #internationalstudentexperience #southasianmentalhealth #therapistsofinstagram #grouptherapy
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We strive to provide a compassionate and culturally informed small group for individuals to explore and understand the impact of intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds on their lives.Through group support, education, skill building and evidence-based practices, we aim to empower participants to break cycles of trauma, foster resilience, and create meaningful connections.Awareness and Understanding about your unique intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds that affects your emotions, psychological well being, behavioural patterns and identity formation.Emotional Processing: A space for you to safely explore, share and process emotions associated with intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds.Therapeutic Techniques: Learn skills for self soothing emotions such as shame, greif and anger stemming from family history. Skills such as grounding, boundary setting, visualization and more, that support healing in and beyond the group setting.Resilience Building: To acquire cycle breaking strategies for you to develop a healthier self and healthier future generations.Connection and Support: Experience an impactful sense of belonging with others who share similar experiences. Validation, affirming and collective healing.Empowerment: Shift your story by re authoring your life and relationship with your culture so you can strengthen your generational gifts!The group is for individuals 18+, will be 2 hours long, every week for 6 weeks and will be $75.Email us at intake.shantipsychotherapy@gmail.com to learn more and sign up!#grouptherapy #attachmenttherapy #southasiantherapist #southasiantherapy #grouptherapytoronto

We strive to provide a compassionate and culturally informed small group for individuals to explore and understand the impact of intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds on their lives.

Through group support, education, skill building and evidence-based practices, we aim to empower participants to break cycles of trauma, foster resilience, and create meaningful connections.

Awareness and Understanding about your unique intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds that affects your emotions, psychological well being, behavioural patterns and identity formation.

Emotional Processing: A space for you to safely explore, share and process emotions associated with intergenerational trauma and attachment wounds.

Therapeutic Techniques: Learn skills for self soothing emotions such as shame, greif and anger stemming from family history. Skills such as grounding, boundary setting, visualization and more, that support healing in and beyond the group setting.

Resilience Building: To acquire cycle breaking strategies for you to develop a healthier self and healthier future generations.

Connection and Support: Experience an impactful sense of belonging with others who share similar experiences. Validation, affirming and collective healing.

Empowerment: Shift your story by re authoring your life and relationship with your culture so you can strengthen your generational gifts!

The group is for individuals 18+, will be 2 hours long, every week for 6 weeks and will be $75.

Email us at intake.shantipsychotherapy@gmail.com to learn more and sign up!

#grouptherapy #attachmenttherapy #southasiantherapist #southasiantherapy #grouptherapytoronto
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Healing, growing and changing doesn’t look the same for everyone and it can often feel like the change you’re wanting to see isn’t visible.Here are some signs that you’re growing and  making more progress than you might think.You’re more comfortable saying no, you validated yourself, you stop arguing with people who
are committed to misunderstanding you, you acknowledge your hurt, you walk away from
one-sided relationships, you no longer focus on past experiences you can’t change, and most importantly you show up for yourself in ways you didn’t before! ✨#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthcheckin
#compassionfocusedtherapy #motivationalquotes #torontotherapy

Healing, growing and changing doesn’t look the same for everyone and it can often feel like the change you’re wanting to see isn’t visible.

Here are some signs that you’re growing and making more progress than you might think.

You’re more comfortable saying no, you validated yourself, you stop arguing with people who
are committed to misunderstanding you, you acknowledge your hurt, you walk away from
one-sided relationships, you no longer focus on past experiences you can’t change, and most importantly you show up for yourself in ways you didn’t before! ✨

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthcheckin
#compassionfocusedtherapy #motivationalquotes #torontotherapy
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Our new Intergenerational Trauma Group is launching in February 2025!Focused on breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma and Attachment Wounds This group is designed to help you:● Understand the patterns passed down through your familial generations.
● Learn and shift neurobiological systems and leave behind trauma.
● Build tools for breaking unhealthy familial cycles.
● Heal attachment wounds and build secure relationships.
● Share a safe, supportive space with others on the same journey.Why Join?● Affordable Care: Group therapy is a cost-effective option.
● Community Support: Heal in a collective, empowering environment.
● Insurance: Covered by most insurance plans

Our new Intergenerational Trauma Group is launching in February 2025!

Focused on breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma and Attachment Wounds This group is designed to help you:

● Understand the patterns passed down through your familial generations.
● Learn and shift neurobiological systems and leave behind trauma.
● Build tools for breaking unhealthy familial cycles.
● Heal attachment wounds and build secure relationships.
● Share a safe, supportive space with others on the same journey.

Why Join?

● Affordable Care: Group therapy is a cost-effective option.
● Community Support: Heal in a collective, empowering environment.
● Insurance: Covered by most insurance plans
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