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Siblings Cope with Trauma Differently, Here’s Why
Siblings cope with trauma in different ways, taking on roles like caretaker or scapegoat which shape long term family relationships.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Mar 3, 2025


Why Sometimes Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough for Healing Trauma – And What to Do Instead
Stuck in a trauma loop? Discover EMDR, ketamine-assisted therapy, and somatic healing for deeper trauma recovery at Feelings Forward.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Jan 10, 2025


Unique Challenges & Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
Explore the unique challenges and trauma faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Learn about effective trauma therapy and support for the community.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Jun 6, 2024


Unseen Wounds: Navigating Emotional Neglect and the Path to Healing
Learn what emotional neglect is, who it affects, and steps towards healing with Feelings Forward Wellness.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Jan 10, 2024


Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at FFW
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. What is it and how does it work? New, innovative, effective modality now offered at FFW.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Apr 18, 2023


Trauma Patterns You Might Be Unintentionally Repeating
Trauma patterns can be described as patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that occur not from free will, but because of the past.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Connecting With Your Inner Free Spirit
Constant anxiety about what comes next causes us to neglect our free spirit. It's primal that humans feel the need to connect to the self.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Recognizing and Healing From Childhood Neglect
When you finally recognize that you did not receive the type of love, care, and nurturing you deserved as a child it can feel painful.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Stand By Me: Relational Trauma
What is Attachment? We know that a child’s early life experiences has an impact on our functioning as adults. This includes the way that...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


No Justice, No Peace: Racial Trauma
Racial trauma is a specific form of complex trauma. Read to learn more about the effects.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Inside Outside: Internal vs. External Self-Worth
Internal vs. External Self-Worth Not like the Disney movie, but instead, we're looking at inside messages vs. outside messages that may...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


We Need To Talk: Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
What Is Prolonged Exposure? Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is another form of psychotherapy that was developed specifically to treat...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


The Trauma of Ghost's Past
What Is Intergenerational Trauma? I feel like intergenerational trauma can be described much like genetics. Intergenerational trauma is...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


'It Was All a Dream:' Dissociation from Trauma
What Is Dissociation? Dissociation is an experience where a person disconnects from their mind and body. More formally, it’s defined as...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Can Trauma Make Me Codependent?
What is codependency? A person who might struggle with codependency might rely on other relationships to provide them a sense of self....
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Why Do I Thrive in Crises?
Have you ever wondered why everyone comes to you to put the fires out? Why you are so adept at handling chaos? I find myself thinking of...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


6 Self-Compassion Statements You Deserve Right Now
Self-worth is something that can deplete after trauma. Here are 6 self-compassion statements that you deserve right now.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Common Beliefs After a Trauma
Our brains are meaning making machines. This means that when something unexpected or irregular happens, we are designed to logically...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Holiday Survival Kit - Trauma-Focused, Thanksgiving Style
This time of year is hard. This blog discusses what we can do to help ourselves cope with and survive Thanksgiving.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022


Neuroplasticity - Healing's Greatest Ally
I have witnessed so many clients say that they feel like they can't heal from their trauma. That they will never return to the person...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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