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How Attachment Styles Show Up in Everyday Life
When most people first hear about attachment theory, they think about dating or romantic relationships. But attachment runs much deeper...
amygrovenlmft
Sep 283 min read


Navigating Trauma and the Polyvagal Theory: Restoring the Path to Healing
As a trauma therapist, I continually strive to deepen my understanding of the intricate connections between the mind and body as a way to...
amygrovenlmft
Jan 9, 20245 min read


Trauma and the Dissociative Experience
Trauma is an experience that can have profound and lasting effects on a person's mental and emotional health. It is an injury to the...
amygrovenlmft
Jun 24, 20234 min read


Rape Crisis Syndrome
Rape is a heinous crime that can cause severe trauma to the victim. Rape Crisis Syndrome, also known as Rape Trauma Syndrome, is a...
amygrovenlmft
May 29, 20233 min read


Healing Attachment Trauma: Earned Secure Attachment
Maybe you have heard that the way your parents/ caregiver relate to you and treated you influences the types of relationships you have in...
amygrovenlmft
May 13, 20234 min read


The Sensations of Safety: Getting into the Ventral Vagal State
By Amy Groven, LMFT Polyvagal Theory is a groundbreaking concept in the field of psychology and neuroscience that helps us understand how...
amygrovenlmft
May 4, 20233 min read


Fawning as a Trauma Response
Fawning is not just a means of seeking approval or avoiding conflict; it can also be a response to trauma. Trauma can shape the way we...
Amy Groven, LMFT
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Refilling Your Bucket: The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care is not just spa days and vacations. Everyday self-care can help improve the quality of your life and drastically change your...
Amy Groven, LMFT
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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