The Trauma Therapy Group

07/13/2026

Give yourself the gift of therapy. We're here to support your evolution.

At The Trauma Therapy Group, we know that taking the first step can feel like the hardest part of the process, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Our team of expert registered clinical counsellors is here to help you heal from the inside out, providing specialized care for PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief.

Whether you prefer meeting in person at our East Vancouver clinic or connecting online through secure virtual sessions across BC, we are committed to helping you move toward a more grounded, authentic version of yourself. You can get started by filling out the brief form on our contact page.

Reach out today to schedule your complimentary 20-minute consultation call: https://traumatherapygroup.com/contact/

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07/08/2026

Something I see a lot in the people I work with is that they can hold everything together all day, and then the moment things get quiet, the nervous system doesn't know what to do with the stillness.

The thoughts start. The chest tightens. Sleep feels both necessary and completely out of reach.

There is in fact a reason for this. When the nervous system has spent a long time in a state of vigilance preparing for threat, the stillness of nighttime can actually register as unfamiliar, even threatening. The body hasn't gotten the update that it's safe to rest.

This is something that can shift. Not necessarily overnight, and not through willpower, but through gradually helping the nervous system learn that it doesn't need to stay on guard.

We have a free, trauma-informed guide on this, written for people who are tired of being told to just relax. You can grab it at

Take a look at our list of books and web links that we hope will be of help to you on your healing journey.

07/08/2026

Recovering from a narcissistic relationship is one of the most disorienting experiences there is. The confusion, the grief, the way you keep second-guessing your own memory of what happened…

On the blog this week, we're talking about what narcissistic abuse actually does to the nervous system, why trauma bonding makes it so hard to leave (or to stop missing someone who hurt you), and how therapies like EMDR and somatic work can help you process the relational trauma that talk therapy alone can't always reach.

We also dig into what recovery realistically looks like, including the moments of clarity, the grief, and the gradual return of self-trust that happens with the right support.

If you've been in a relationship that left you questioning your own reality, feel free to give it a read. And as always, we offer a free 20 minute consultation to ask questions, share a little of your story, and get a feel for whether this kind of support is the right fit.

Recovering from a narcissistic relationship is more than getting over heartbreak, it's healing the nervous system dysregulation, self-doubt, and trauma bonding that relational abuse creates. Learn how trauma therapy, EMDR, and somatic approaches support recovery. Vancouver-based trauma therapists at...

07/08/2026

You don't have to have it all figured out before you start.

In fact, not knowing is often exactly where we begin.

So many women come to us saying:
"I don't even know what to say."
"I'm not sure if what happened to me counts."
"What if I open this and can't close it again?"

These fears are so normal. And so valid.

Here's what actually happens in your first session:
We go at your pace. Always.
No right answers. No pressure to perform.
Just a safe space to start understanding yourself.

You don't have to have the words. We'll help you find them.

The first step is the hardest part.
We make everything after that feel manageable.
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07/06/2026

Past pain shouldn’t dictate your future. At The Trauma Therapy Group, our specialized registered clinical counsellors help you heal old patterns, calm an overwhelmed nervous system, and reclaim your safety using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Somatic Therapy. We partner with adults, teens, couples, and families navigating PTSD, childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties through in-person sessions in Vancouver and secure virtual care across BC.

Your healing journey unfolds at your own pace. Visit our website today to explore our team and book a free 20-minute consultation call: https://traumatherapygroup.com/

07/05/2026

Another win. Another milestone ticked.
And still... that quiet sense that it's never quite enough.

If you're a woman who has built a brilliant life on the outside but feels hollow on the inside, you are not alone. We see this constantly.

Here's the truth most people won't say out loud:
Overachievement is often a trauma response.

When we learn early that love is earned through performance,
we stop doing things for joy.
We do them for safety.

Healing doesn't mean losing your drive.
It means finally being free to choose it.

Our team works with high-achieving women ready to feel whole...not just successful.
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07/03/2026

We say this with the warmest hearts 💗

Bookmark this. Come back to it. You'll know when you need it.

07/03/2026

Most people think dissociation looks like dramatic memory loss.
The stuff of films.

But for most of the women we work with, it's much quieter than that:

Feeling emotionally numb...even in moments that should feel meaningful.
Zoning out in conversations.
Going through the motions without really being there.

Sound familiar?
You are not alone. And you are not broken.

The problem is, dissociation can stick around long after the danger is gone..
making it hard to feel present, connected, or like yourself.

That's exactly why we created our free guide:
Performing on the Outside, Numb on the Inside: A Guide to Understanding Dissociation

Download it for free at the link in our bio.
🔗https://traumatherapygroup.com/free-resources/

And when you're ready to work through this with professional support,
our team is here.
Book your free consult today. 💙

07/01/2026

You've done the self-work.
You can spot the red flags.
You know your patterns.

So why do you keep ending up in the same place?

Here's something most people don't realise:
The way we connect as adults was shaped by our very earliest experiences of being cared for.
If those experiences involved unpredictability, criticism, or emotional absence;
our nervous system learned to expect that.
And it keeps recreating what it knows. Even when we don't want it to.

Attachment-focused therapy helps you understand why,
without blame,
without shame.

When you heal the root, you stop reaching for what's familiar
and start building what's actually safe.

Secure connection is possible. We see it every day.
Let's start with the relationship you have with yourself.
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06/30/2026

Weekly fifty-minute sessions work well for a lot of trauma processing, but not always all of it. Some memories and patterns need more room than a single hour can hold.

That's where EMDR intensives come in, condensing it into one focused experience: an intake session to prepare and build stabilization, a five-hour intensive day to do the deeper processing, and an integration session to help the changes settle in.

If your schedule doesn't allow for ongoing weekly therapy, or you have something specific you want to work through with focused attention, an EMDR intensive might be worth exploring. The Trauma Therapy Group offers a free 20-minute consultation to talk through whether it's the right fit.

If this is something you’d like to learn more about, check out our latest blog post:

Curious about EMDR intensives in Vancouver? Learn how this focused trauma therapy format works, what a typical day looks like, and whether it's the right fit for your healing.