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A trauma therapy center with a warm, home-like environment where individuals and families feel safe to explore their traumatic pasts and heal, not only to survive, but thrive in life.

02/21/2026

“How do you survive whole in a world where we’re all victims of something?” This was the question posed to Toni Morrison in a conversation with Frank McCourt and moderator Juan Williams, as a part of The Connecticut Forum. May 2001.

From here, she continues:

“Good is more interesting, complex, and demanding.

Evil is silly. It is horrible, not a compelling idea. It’s predictable - it needs a tuxedo, it needs a headline, it needs blood and fingernails, it needs all that costume in order to get anybody’s attention.

But the opposite - which is survival, blossoming, endurance — those things are more compelling intellectually and spiritually. It’s a more fascinating job.”

02/20/2026

More facts:

6. People who commit acts of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault often target people who have less power in society.

7. Sexual violence is ANY type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. A person may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence.

8. Most sexual assaults are not reported to police. Most often, survivors disclose to friends, family, and other trusted individuals rather than reporting to law enforcement. The legal system often fails to find justice for survivors and the process can be retraumatizing.

10. Preventing sexual violence requires promoting consent, changing social norms, active bystander intervention, and strengthening protective environments.

02/17/2026

The physical and mental symptoms we experience aren’t just sensations to eliminate, they carry an underlying message.

Dr. Pat Ogden, somatic psychologist, says it’s important to view physical sensations, involuntary movements, postures, and gestures not merely as pathology, but as functional responses designed for survival or self-protection.

These responses are our body’s wisdom, and tuning into them can provide a great deal of insight about our lives.

02/14/2026

It’s Valentine’s Day.

To those who are:
Spending Valentine’s Day alone
Grieving a loved one
Doing long distance
Caregiving for a loved one
Struggling with self love
Going through a divorce or breakup
Stepping into a new relationship
Healing from the past
Trying new healthy patterns

We see you. You are loved.
Love is an abundant well that never runs dry.
Life makes love difficult to cup sometimes,
But it is always there within your reach.

HelpingHealTrauma.com

02/12/2026

Nature helps bring regulation and peace, even in the middle of winter. Even just a short time out in nature can enhance your mental well-being and promote mindfulness.

As the weather warms a bit this weekend, here are few free spots in town to spend time connecting with nature.

02/10/2026

Codependency is behavioral pattem where an individual excessively relies on others for approval, emotional validation, or a sense of identity, often at the expense of their own needs and well being.

A codependent relationship dynamic is one in which there is a Taker and a Giver. The Taker’s wants and needs are prioritized over the Giver’s, and in turn, the codependent Giver feels validated.

You can break out of codependent patterns, and it starts with recognition and acceptance. You might have used these tools to navigate relationships in the past, but you don’t need them anymore. You can trust yourself. You are strong.

02/08/2026

Have you heard the following quote?
“The devil you know is better than the devil you don’t”
What if we questioned its certainty?

It makes sense to feel uncomfortable during the healing process. Our neural pathways become accustomed to patterns and solidify like concrete with the help of time, repetition, and reinforcement. Familiarity feels comfortable, even if the pattern or situation is unhealthy.

But in healing and recovery, the devil you don’t know, might not be a devil at all. Things can always get better. The ambiguity of healing is scary, but we can help guide you.

HelpingHealTrauma.com — 317-974-9495

02/05/2026

The limbic system includes several brain structures that are directly affected by trauma, including the amygdala and hippocampus which process our emotions and memories.

Trauma’s impact shrinks structures in the hippocampus, enlarges the amygdala, and reduces the functional connectivity between all limbic structures.

This results in a state of chronic alarm, emotional dysregulation, and memory fragmentation.

Healing the limbic system involves rewiring the brain’s fear responses by creating new, safe experiences that contradict past trauma. EMDR therapy, somatic experiencing, yoga, and mindfulness are all proven modalities that support healing.

HelpingHealTrauma.com

02/03/2026

Recent studies show that depression is a complex condition, not just a result of a simple chemical imbalance.

There is no direct link found between serotonin levels and depression. While SSRIs increase serotonin, they likely work by managing symptoms rather than correcting a direct chemical deficit.

Instead, depression may stem from complex interactions involving brain circuits, genetics, trauma, environmental stress, and other psychological factors. Because depression is not a simple chemical deficit, treatment may require a multifaceted, comprehensive approach.

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/5a4evkb6

02/01/2026

Research in trauma recovery reveals that trauma doesn’t just live in our memories, it embeds itself in our muscles, nerves, and nervous system.

Bottom-up treatment modalities address trauma by focusing on the body’s physical sensations and nervous system regulation, rather than starting with cognitive, talk-based, “top-down” approaches.

Instead of asking “WHY” feeling are happening, we ask “WHAT” is being felt (like tightness, coldness, or a racing heart).

Working from the bottom up allows the body to release stored stress, enabling the brain to begin feeling safe to process the trauma without re-traumatization.

01/29/2026

Adults who find themselves “running on empty” may have experienced emotional neglect in the past. They may feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or struggle to identify and express emotions due to having their feelings ignored as children.

Consequences of childhood emotional neglect often result in:
- low self-worth & shame
- difficulty in identifying or managing emotions
- depression, anxiety, PTSD
- attachment and intimacy issues
- substance abuse & addictions
- the tendency to disregard their own needs, self neglect

Healing comes by finding the safety to experience your emotions. We can help you develop the tools to build self-compassion.

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01/27/2026

Boundaries define personal limits, protect your well-being, and foster healthy relationships by communicating what is and isn’t acceptable behavior. They create asense of safety, respect, and self-worth in our relationships.

Trauma disconnects you from your body and intuition, making it difficult to recognize when something is crossing a personal boundary.

To know what your boundaries are, listen to your emotions. Negative emotions, such as anger, resentment, or feeling “taken advantage of,” are indicators that a boundary has been crossed.

You can use your body as a gauge. Physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, a racing heart, or a pit in your stomach often reveal when you are uncomfortable or need to say “no”.

Once you can identify when a boundary has been crossed, you can more easily define exactly you need, rather than remain feeling uncomfortable.

HelpingHealTrauma.com

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5950 North Keystone Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46220

Telephone

+13179749495

Website

http://HelpingHealTrauma.com/

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