Trauma doesn’t stay in the past—it resurfaces in ways that disrupt daily life. Bill Prasad, LPC, explains ways trauma-informed therapy methods can help.

Heather Proctor explains why trauma-informed care starts with asking “What happened to you?” instead of “What’s wrong with you?” She highlights the principles of safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and avoiding re-traumatization.

Bullying, body image, and childhood trauma reshaped identity — and alcohol became an escape.