Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, refers to any form of physical, emotional, sexual or psychological abuse that occurs between two people in an intimate relationship. It can take many forms such as hitting, kicking, slapping or pushing; controlling behavior such as isolating the victim from friends and family or monitoring their […]

Healing Trauma with Somatic Experiencing

Understanding Somatic Experiencing as a Therapeutic Approach Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach that aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. Created by Peter Levine, PhD, SE is a form of alternative therapy that focuses on treating trauma and stressor-related disorders like PTSD. The primary goal of […]

What is IFS?

Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and addressing the various parts or sub-personalities that make up an individual’s internal world. The IFS model emphasizes the strength and undamaged core of the Self, as well as the ability of parts to shift […]