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Healing Insights for the High-Functioning Professional.

Read practical, trauma-informed reflections to help you break free from burnout, overthinking, and self-criticism — and begin living with more ease, clarity, and authenticity.

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Why Routine Changes Can Trigger Trauma Responses

Routine changes can unexpectedly activate trauma responses like anxiety, shutdown, irritability, or exhaustion. Learn how trauma impacts predictability, why transitions feel so hard, and how trauma therapy and ART intensives in Minnesota can help restore regulation and confidence.

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Melissa Cribb Melissa Cribb

Can Past Trauma Ruin a Relationship? How Unresolved Trauma Affects Connection, Trust, and Safety

Many adults carry unresolved trauma from childhood, emotionally immature parents, or past abusive relationships. This trauma can cause anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty trusting others — even in loving relationships.

I wrote a new blog explaining how past trauma affects connection, boundaries, and emotional safety, and how trauma therapy or ART intensives can help you heal and reclaim trust in yourself and your relationships.

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Ready to embrace change?

If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, stress, or past trauma alone, now is the time to take the first step toward relief. Let’s talk about how therapy intensives or therapy can help.