The Trauma Therapy Group

12/24/2025

12/22/2025

In your 20s, you might think following your entrepreneurial dream is wild and impossible.
I know I did.

Back then, I never could have imagined the life I have now.
I just knew I wanted to create a space where women felt safe, seen, and supported in a way I never had growing up.

Starting a therapy practice felt huge and a little unbelievable… but it also felt right.
And sometimes that quiet sense of right is all you need.

If there’s a dream tugging at you, even softly, please follow it.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to take the next loving step toward the life you’re meant to build 💗


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12/20/2025

Have you seen K-Pop: Demon Hunters? Beyond the epic battles, stunning animation, and incredible music, the film reflects inner struggles, trauma, and the journey toward integration, which is very similar to the work we do in therapy.

✨ Generational Trauma: Rumi carries the weight of family and societal expectations. Her “demonic heritage” represents patterns passed down through generations. By the end of the film, these patterns are not erased but rather de-shamed and beautifully integrated into her sense of self.

✨ Abandonment and Belonging: Mira’s story shows the emotional scars left by neglect and the longing to be seen. Trauma can make us feel unseen or unworthy, and her healing journey is one of learning to feel at home with her chosen family. PS - therapy provides a safe space to process and acknowledge these kinds of feelings.

✨ Imposter Syndrome: Zoey struggles with self-doubt, a feeling maaaany high-achieving women experience. Integration work helps you hold both your achievements and your vulnerabilities together.

✨ Cultural Identity and Shame: Rumi hides parts of herself out of shame. Healing involves accepting and connecting with all parts of yourself safely, not erasing the painful or difficult ones.

✨ Music as Healing: The film’s soundtrack helps the characters confront their inner demons. In therapy, creative expression through writing, movement, or music can help process trauma and integrate emotions.

💜 K-Pop: Demon Hunters shows that true strength comes from acknowledging, understanding, and harmonizing our inner parts, not hiding or suppressing them.

📩 Struggling with old patterns, inner parts you feel ashamed of, people pleasing, self-doubt, or unresolved trauma? At , we guide you to feel safe in your body and reclaim calm and confidence. DM us or book a free consult with the link in our bio to start your very own integration journey, or just to chat about this epic film!!

12/18/2025

The holiday season can stir many different emotions—warmth, grief, pressure, nostalgia, or a mix of all of them at once. For those carrying the impact of trauma, this time of year may highlight old wounds, complicated relationships, or the challenge of staying grounded when routines shift and expectations rise.

As the year comes to a close, this season can also offer a gentle invitation to honor your resilience. Healing is not measured by perfection but by the quiet, steady ways you show up for yourself—setting limits, noticing your needs, or allowing rest where you once pushed through.

Wishing you moments of calm, clarity, and connection as you move into the new year. May this season bring space to breathe, soften, and feel supported in your ongoing healing journey.

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12/18/2025

If the holidays feel overwhelming, tense or emotionally charged for you, there is nothing wrong with you.
It is very common for old family roles and unspoken expectations to show up this time of year.
Your nervous system feels every bit of that.

Boundaries are not about being difficult or creating distance.
They are about staying connected to yourself.
They help you move through holiday gatherings with clarity, safety and self respect.

These are some simple boundary scripts you can use in real moments
✨ When someone asks something too personal.
✨ When a conversation becomes tense.
✨ When you need a minute to breathe.
✨ When you want to leave early without guilt.

You do not need perfect words.
You only need to honour what your body is telling you.

If one of these scripts feels supportive, save it for when you need it most.

12/11/2025

You deserve a therapist who makes you feel safe enough to finally exhale.
And we’re so excited to introduce you to someone who does exactly that:
Tina Werle, MC, RCC (she/her) - the newest therapist joining The Trauma Therapy Group. 💗

If you’ve been moving through the world feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or “too much,” Tina offers a space where all parts of you are welcome. Her presence is grounding, steady, and deeply validating — the kind of support your nervous system has been craving.

Tina helps clients understand why stress, trauma, and old emotional wounds can feel “stuck” in the body, and she guides you through evidence-based tools that support real, sustainable healing. She integrates EMDR, parts work, attachment-based therapy, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and nervous system education to help you rebuild self-trust, confidence, and inner safety.

She specializes in supporting adults navigating trauma, complex trauma, childhood wounds, burnout, people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, and identity exploration. If you’ve been longing for a therapist who will meet you with compassion, curiosity, and zero judgment — she may be the fit you’ve been waiting for.

We’re truly honoured to have Tina on our team ✨
She is now accepting new clients.
You can book with her through the link in our bio, we’d love to support you.

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12/09/2025

Can EMDR really work for teens with PTSD and work quickly?
This study looked at an intensive trauma program for youth that combined daily EMDR, movement, and family support.

In just 2 weeks:
✅ PTSD symptoms dropped fast
✅ 62 percent no longer met PTSD criteria
✅ And results held up 3 months later

Teens actually liked the daily format. Many said it helped them stay focused and engaged — without the long gaps between sessions.

It’s powerful research, and it matches what we see in our practice too — with the right support, teens can process trauma in ways that feel safe, effective, and sustainable.

Not sure where to start? Message us and we’ll help you figure out what support might be best.

📖 Study: de Roos et al. (2021), European Journal of Psychotraumatology
https://doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2021.1929024

12/06/2025

When your mind says “calm down” but your body’s like “absolutely not,” try this instead.

This is our go-to 5-minute anxiety reset for the moments when your nervous system just won’t chill.

It’s simple, science-backed, and gentle, because you don’t have to force calm. You just have to invite it.

💛 Save this one for the next time your thoughts start racing.
Your body will thank you for it.

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12/04/2025

Starting trauma therapy can feel both exciting and terrifying.
You want change, but part of you still wonders if you’re really ready.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need curiosity.

These 5 questions will help you connect to what you’re truly hoping to experience in therapy, not just what you want to “fix.”
Because healing starts the moment you begin asking why now?

💛 Save this post for when you’re thinking about taking that first step.
If you’re ready to explore what therapy could look like for you, comment “SAFE” below and we’ll reach out to help you book your first session.

You don’t have to do this alone. We’re right here when you’re ready.
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12/02/2025

If saying “no” makes your heart race, or you replay every conversation wondering if you upset someone… you’re not broken. You’re just wired for connection — even when it costs you peace.

People-pleasing isn’t a flaw.
It’s a survival strategy your body learned early on:
Keep others happy = stay safe.

But here’s the thing… safety that depends on self-abandonment isn’t safety at all.

You can re-teach your nervous system that boundaries don’t equal danger. They create space for real, steady connection.

💛 Save this post as a reminder: your needs aren’t a burden.
They’re part of what makes your relationships honest and alive.
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11/28/2025

This is what healing can look like.
Not loud. Not dramatic.
Just a quiet no… followed by a deep exhale.

11/27/2025

Starting in the new year, we’re opening one fully pro bono therapy spot for 12 months of once-a-month trauma therapy at no cost.

This space is for an adult (19+) who’s faced financial barriers and would benefit from consistent EMDR and somatic-based support. No detailed trauma history is required, and the selection process is intended to feel fair and gentle.

Key details:
- 1 year of monthly trauma-sensitive sessions
- Online or in-person at our East Vancouver clinic
- Applications close December 20, 2025
- Selection combines financial need + a lottery system

If this could support you or someone you love, the application link is in our bio 💛