Short Stories

Little stories about the moments that shape us.

A new category of short, trauma-informed stories exploring childhood, relationships, attachment, survival strategies, and the experiences that can leave deep imprints within us. In this first story, you will get to know Mia and her parents, and step into the inner world of a child who is quietly learning who she needs to be in order to belong.

What is IoPT, and how does it actually work? This article explores the foundations of Identity-oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IoPT), the split structure of the psyche, the Intention Method, resonance, and what happens during a self-encounter. It also explores some of the most common questions around IoPT, trauma, the therapeutic process, and healing.

Grief is often an overlooked part of trauma healing, yet it accompanies many stages of the process. In this article, we explore how grief shows up when we begin to reconnect with ourselves, from unmet childhood needs, to changing relationships and new awareness. A gentle reflection on why grief is important and how we can stay with it in a supported way.

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns despite wanting something different? Whether it is people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, or recurring relationship challenges, these experiences are often part of a trauma feedback loop. In this article, we explore how unresolved trauma, nervous system states, and survival strategies can create self-reinforcing cycles, and what supports inner regulation, healing and lasting change.