Wounded Child Therapy (EFT)
From the perspective of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the “wounded child” approach is a significant therapeutic strategy that focuses on understanding and healing the emotional traumas and wounds that individuals carry from their childhood. EFT, developed by Dr. Susan Johnson and Leslie Greenberg in the 1980s, is rooted in attachment theory and emphasizes the importance…
Fawn trauma response symptoms
Fawn trauma response symptoms Individuals who had adverse childhood experiences (adverse childhood trauma) may get stuck in the “fawn trauma response,” which is an adaptive response to threats. Here is more about fawn trauma: Some people experience the “fawn trauma response,” a coping mechanism characterized by submission and compliance, as a result of traumatic experiences…
Grief and Mourning
Grief and Mourning Grief is a unique experience. There are tangible and intangible losses in life. We all grieve differently and at different rates, but there are some commonalities in the way we deal with loss. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mourning the death of someone you love. Grieving a loss will look different for…
LGBTQI Refugee Claimants’ Experiences in Canada
LGBTQI Refugee Claimants’ Experiences in Canada Canada ranks in many international rankings as a leader in human rights and acceptance. However, recent reports have found that LGBTQ+ refugees fleeing persecution in their home countries are facing challenges trying to claim asylum in Canada. LGBTQ+ asylum seekers are subject to a host of risks, including detention…