Jaimie Homan

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month , a time dedicated not only to raising awareness, but to honoring the strength, resilience, and humanity of survivors. Sexual assault is not a single event contained in the past. For many, its impact unfolds over time—especially in the moments when those who have experienced sexual abuse choose to speak, disclose, or report what happened. These are moments that call for care, belief, and protection. Yet too often, they are met with skepticism, doubt,...

Attachment trauma lives quietly beneath the surface of many people’s struggles. It often doesn’t look like a single, identifiable event. Instead, it shows up as persistent anxiety in relationships, fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting others, or a deep sense of emotional loneliness, even when life appears “fine” on the outside. Developed by Dr. Laurel Parnell , attachment-focused EMDR offers a powerful, compassionate pathway to healing these wounds at their root. What Is Attachment...

Most people understand trauma as a single painful event, but complex trauma is something entirely different. Rooted in ongoing, relational harm that often begins in childhood, it affects nervous system development, emotional regulation, identity, and relationships throughout life. This post breaks down what makes complex trauma unique, why recognizing it is essential for accurate treatment, and which therapeutic approaches offer the strongest path toward long-term healing and nervous system repa