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Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect
Diana Houghton 6/30/25 Diana Houghton 6/30/25

Trauma Integration and the Ripple Effect

Trauma integration brings clarity and revelation, yet its ripple effect means unresolved layers may surface later, often catching us off guard.

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Emotional Back-draft: Navigating Self-Compassion and Healing
Diana Houghton 6/13/25 Diana Houghton 6/13/25

Emotional Back-draft: Navigating Self-Compassion and Healing

Emotional backdraft is the surge of old pain that arises when we first practice self-compassion, signaling not danger but deep healing.

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How Self-Compassion Builds Resiliency
Diana Houghton 5/22/25 Diana Houghton 5/22/25

How Self-Compassion Builds Resiliency

True resilience isn’t about toughness or endurance, it grows from self-compassion.

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Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System
Diana Houghton 5/20/25 Diana Houghton 5/20/25

Communication Trauma, CPTSD and the Neurodivergent Nervous System

Communication trauma leaves deep scars in neurodivergent individuals, shaping both mind and body. This article explores how repeated misunderstandings fuel CPTSD and somatic distress through a nervous system lens.

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The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on The Body
Diana Houghton 5/14/25 Diana Houghton 5/14/25

The Cycle of Violence and Its Impact on The Body

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The Body’s Fight Response to Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships
Diana Houghton 5/12/25 Diana Houghton 5/12/25

The Body’s Fight Response to Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships

Unresolved past trauma can impact health and relationships

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A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
Diana Houghton 5/8/25 Diana Houghton 5/8/25

A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding

What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?

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The Transformative Power of Unconditional Positive Regard
Diana Houghton 4/15/25 Diana Houghton 4/15/25

The Transformative Power of Unconditional Positive Regard

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Understanding Locus of Control, Trauma, and Triggers: A Somatic Psychotherapy Perspective
Diana Houghton 4/9/25 Diana Houghton 4/9/25

Understanding Locus of Control, Trauma, and Triggers: A Somatic Psychotherapy Perspective

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Mindfulness
Diana Houghton 3/2/25 Diana Houghton 3/2/25

Mindfulness

What is mindfulness and why do it?

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