by Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC Valentina | Apr 15, 2026 | Trauma & Recovery
When most people hear the word “trauma,” they picture catastrophic events — a car accident, an assault, a natural disaster. These are what clinicians call Big-T traumas: single, clearly identifiable events that overwhelm the nervous system and leave...
by Nicole Lam, MA, RCC | Apr 13, 2026 | Relationships, Trauma & Recovery
You have probably heard people describe themselves as “anxiously attached” or “avoidant.” These terms have entered mainstream culture through social media, dating advice, and pop psychology. But beneath the labels lies a robust body of research...
by Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC Valentina | Mar 22, 2026 | Trauma & Recovery
When Parents Can’t Meet Emotional Needs: Two Perspectives on Emotional Immaturity Most people grow up believing their family life was “normal”, even when something essential was missing. For many adults, that missing piece was emotional connection....
by Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC Valentina | Mar 7, 2026 | Trauma & Recovery
This is Part 2. Read Part 1: The Freeze Response — What It Is and Why It Happens → THE FREEZE RESPONSE IN COMPLEX TRAUMA For individuals who experienced chronic, repeated trauma and neglect, particularly in childhood, the freeze response can become a default reaction...
by Chichiniova, MA, RCC, CCC Valentina | Mar 2, 2026 | Trauma & Recovery
The Freeze Response: What It Is, Why It Happens When people think about how their body responds to danger, fight or flight usually comes to mind. But there is a third response that is far less understood and far more common than most people realise: the freeze...
by Nicole Lam, MA, RCC | Feb 15, 2026 | Relationships, Trauma & Recovery
Many people find themselves in a cycle of choosing similar partners, sometimes wondering, How did I end up here again? There can be a quiet frustration in recognizing the pattern: the same emotional distance, the same intensity, the same push and pull, even when you...
