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Collective Trauma, Shared Sorrow, and the Path Toward Healing
Collective trauma shapes not only individuals but entire communities. From displacement and systemic violence to silence and uncertainty, shared harm lives in the collective nervous system. This blog post explores how grief carried together, through connection, ritual, and shared sorrow, can become a powerful path toward healing.

Valia Shoja, LPC
Feb 45 min read
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Understanding Ancestral Trauma: Healing Generational Wounds Through Therapy and Self-Reflection
Ancestral trauma refers to the emotional wounds passed through generations, often shaping beliefs about safety, love, and belonging. Though invisible, these patterns can affect our bodies, relationships, and well-being. With therapy, self-reflection, and supportive practices, we can release inherited burdens, fostering resilience and offering future generations a healthier emotional foundation.

Fatima Mirza, PhD, LCSW
Jan 83 min read
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Do I Have to Talk About My Trauma to Heal?
Therapy doesn't require reliving painful memories to heal. Learn how to explore emotions and find healing at your own pace.

Fatima Mirza, PhD, LCSW
Jan 15, 20253 min read
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