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12/31/2025

12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

I don’t know who needs to hear this today but here it is. From Jen Hatmaker’s Awake.

”…Rilke wrote: ’Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.’ Somehow I must hold on to both my pain and my hope; they each deserve my belief. They are both real, and they both matter.

I am on the gurney. I am underground. I am pushing toward the light. I am developing roots no one can see. I am waiting on spring shoots. I am still in winter.

I am all of these things, but none of them last.

Tomorrow will be different from today.

So I’ll just keep fu***ng going.”

12/26/2025

You’re not lazy. You’re not crazy. Your body might just feel unsafe.

Ever canceled plans at the last second, felt exhausted for “no reason,” or gotten irritable when someone offered help?

Your nervous system could be sending a message: “I don’t feel safe right now.”

😬 Your stomach drops when a certain person texts
😶🌫️ You go emotionally numb during conflict
🛑 You overcommit and then completely shut down

These are just a few ways your body tries to protect you, especially if you’ve lived through complex trauma.

So let’s talk about it.

What’s one moment you realized your body was reacting before your brain could catch up?

Drop it in the comments 👇

12/24/2025

12/22/2025

This may be controversial, but most people, even professionals, get CPTSD wrong.

Complex PTSD isn’t “just trauma from a bad breakup” or “anxiety that won’t go away”.

It’s what happens when a person develops in an environment of chronic, inescapable danger, where their nervous system adapts not just to survive one event, but to live inside survival mode every day.

Because of that, CPTSD often looks like:

💥 Intense emotional responses
🫥 Numbing and dissociation
🤝 Trouble trusting others
🙏 People-pleasing or conflict avoidance
🧩 Feeling like you have no identity

And when clinicians don’t understand the root, they often mislabel these survival strategies as BPD, ADHD, or anxiety.

Lisa Wolcott, LCSW, CGP, DWTF, sees this every day. As a Daring Way™ Trained Facilitator in North Central Florida, with specialized training in IFS and over 25 years of experience in complex trauma recovery, she’s worked with countless clients who’ve been misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and dismissed, until they finally received care that recognized their story.

Healing starts with being seen for who you really are, not what the trauma made you do to stay safe.

Understanding CPTSD isn’t just clinical nuance. It’s the first step to giving survivors the respect and repair they’ve always deserved.

12/21/2025

When your nervous system has lived in prolonged danger, grounding isn’t a luxury; it’s survival support.

There’s a simple hack to help you feel safer when CPTSD symptoms hit.

Try this three‑step method the next time you feel overwhelmed:

1️⃣ Orient to the room. Gently turn your head and name five things you can see. Let your eyes settle on something neutral or comforting. This helps the brain register that the present moment is safer than the past.

2️⃣ Drop into the body. Place both feet flat on the floor. Press down lightly. Notice the weight in your legs or the temperature beneath your hands.

3️⃣ Anchor your breath. Inhale for four seconds, exhale for six. Longer exhales cue the parasympathetic nervous system, the part that steadies and calms.

These small steps don’t erase trauma, but they create a pocket of safety your system can return to.

12/18/2025

This video is only for people healing from complex trauma, so keep scrolling if that’s not you.

If you’ve ever felt like shame is wired into your body, not just your mind, you’re not imagining it.

CPTSD teaches your nervous system to expect rejection, punishment, or disconnection any time shame shows up. Even small mistakes can feel dangerous.

Over time, the brain starts looping these responses, locking in shame as a protective reflex.

But you can unlearn it. With the right support, your body can learn safety, connection, and even self-compassion 🤍

If this resonates, you're not alone, and you don’t have to untangle it alone either.

🧠 Learn more about trauma-informed care and how our therapists support recovery at wolcottcounseling.com

12/17/2025

📣 This is the mistake many trauma survivors make when looking for a therapist...

They wait until they're in crisis to start the search.

And by then, they're overwhelmed, discouraged, and unsure who to trust.

At Wolcott Counseling & Wellness, we make it easier.

Our team includes therapists who specialize in everything from childhood trauma to dissociative disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and more. When you're ready to talk, we're ready to listen, and we’ll match you with someone who truly understands what you're carrying.

The right therapist isn’t just skilled. They’re the right fit for you.

🪷 We created a table of specialties at the bottom of our About page on our website so you can easily explore your options and choose someone who aligns with your healing journey.

Start there, and when you’re ready, we’re here to support you.

https://wolcottcounseling.com/about/