Sea Glass Blog
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erin Pritchard, MA, LPCC-S is the founder of Sea Glass Counseling and Consultation. Erin is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant, a sex and relationship expert, and Certified Fair Play Facilitator with 10 years of experience healing hearts, strengthening relationships, and restoring hope.
She provides short-term therapy and coaching to individuals and couples who are ready to trade shame and distance for restoration and genuine connection. Her work is grounded in the neurobiology of resilience, relationships and healthy spirituality. Erin focuses on creating lasting change for the whole person and enjoys helping clients untangle the complexities of trauma, sexuality, relationships, and faith.
Outside of the office, she enjoys living a fun and grace-filled life with her husband and their two Newfypoo furbabies. Erin loves spending time with friends, hiking, traveling, cooking, and gardening.
Your Body Remembers Trauma, Even If You Try To Push It Out Of Your Mind, But How?
Whether your trauma comes from an accumulation of stress in the workplace, exposure to a violent incident, or childhood abuse, it can leave a lasting, complex legacy. Even though they’re able to push through all the psychological and emotional effects of trauma, it takes root in their bodies.
When The Past Haunts You: Explaining What Trauma Is And The Symptoms Behind It
In very simple terms, trauma is our body & mind’s lingering response to past pain. Most often, trauma forms in response to dangerous, life-altering situations and experiences.