THE A GROUNDING PLACE BLOG
Reflections on Trauma, Grief & Reconnection
Articles on trauma, grief, EMDR, and body-based approaches, with reflections and gentle practices to explore at your own pace.
By Adrienne Burns, LPC, LAC
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Trauma & Nervous System
Learn about trauma responses, stress, EMDR, and body awareness.
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Grief & Loss
Reflections on living with loss, navigating reminders, and making room for your experience.
Yoga & Mind-Body Practices
Explore mindful movement, rest, and trauma-sensitive yoga through articles and gentle practices.
What to Expect in Your First EMDR Therapy Sessions
Curious about starting EMDR? Explore what early sessions may involve, how preparation works, and the questions you can bring to a therapist in Colorado.
What Is Somatic Therapy for Trauma? A Body-Based Approach to Healing
Trauma can affect more than our thoughts—it can also shape how we experience stress, safety, connection, and our bodies. Learn how somatic therapy and body-based approaches can support trauma healing, and what this work can look like in online therapy for adults across Colorado.
Coming Back to Yourself After a Season of Survival
After a long season of grief, stress, or simply getting through each day, you may not feel like yourself right away. Reconnecting can begin with small moments of noticing what you need, without pressure to have it all figured out.
When You’re Functioning on the Outside but Struggling on the Inside
You may be meeting deadlines, caring for others, and handling everything expected of you—while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. Being able to function does not mean you are not struggling or that you have to keep carrying everything alone.
When Rest Doesn't Feel Restful: Why Slowing Down Can Feel Uncomfortable
Do you ever finally slow down only to feel restless, guilty, or overwhelmed? This blog explores why rest can feel uncomfortable after trauma, grief, or prolonged stress, how shutdown differs from restorative rest, and what yoga taught me about learning to pause. A short seated practice is included.
Can Yoga Help Heal Trauma? Understanding Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Trauma can change the relationship we have with our bodies, leaving us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure what we need. Trauma-sensitive yoga offers a choice-based, body-centered way to begin rebuilding that connection. Learn how TCTSY differs from a traditional yoga class and how it may support trauma healing.
What Is EMDR Therapy? How It Helps the Brain Heal After Trauma
EMDR therapy can help the brain and nervous system process traumatic experiences that may still feel unresolved. Learn how EMDR works, why preparation and resourcing matter, and how this approach can support healing without requiring you to relive every detail of what happened.
Understanding Your Window of Tolerance: Why Some Days Feel So Overwhelming
Why do some days feel manageable while others leave you completely overwhelmed? Learn how your window of tolerance can help you understand your nervous system’s responses to stress, trauma, and everyday life—and why your capacity can change from day to day.
Why Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Tries to Forget
Sometimes your body reacts before your mind understands why. Learn how trauma can continue to show up in the body, why these responses are often rooted in protection, and how healing can begin with greater curiosity, compassion, and connection.
What Trauma Really Is (And Why It Isn't Just About What Happened to You)
Trauma isn't defined by the event itself—it's about how the experience impacts your mind, body, and sense of safety. In this blog, we explore the difference between "big T" and "little t" trauma, why trauma can affect people differently, and how healing begins when we understand that our experiences matter. If you've ever wondered, "Does what I went through really count?" this article is for you.
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