When people hear the word trauma, they often picture extreme events. These are what mental health professionals often refer to as “Big T” trauma. But trauma doesn’t only stem from catastrophic events. There’s another category called “Little T” trauma, and while it might not make the headlines, its impact on our emotional well-being can be profound and long-lasting.  Read on to learn more about what “Little T” trauma is, how it can show up day to day, and what you can do to help yourself through it.

There is something extremely unique and special about the relationship a client and a therapist have.  However special that might be, it can also be a scary, daunting first step to take when you choose to go to therapy for the first time.  Not only are you opening up about experiences that have caused you great suffering, you’re also sharing it with a total stranger at first!  I recognize this and will validate…. It’s weird!  So, let’s humanize this experience by talking about some things that therapists wish our clients knew.

When an eating disorder takes hold, it is very likely that your core values will be pushed to the side and you will be headed in a completely different direction from where you originally intended. If you look at what the eating disorder finds valuable, it will likely be very different from what you value.