Flowers In Winter
I am Lucia Gallegos, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, and here, every month, I share reflections centred on self-awareness, self-love, and accepting ourselves in all our facets.
You will find tools to face the adversities and challenges presented by everyday life, as well as to take care of the most beautiful garden we possess: our internal world, for everything that resides within us, is sacred.
Join me to discover, learn, and grow together.
Flowers In Winter
Long Term Effects of Childhood Trauma in Women
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As Children, we are especially vulnerable to trauma, relying on caregivers for safety. When caregivers are unable to provide us with the necessary support, we develop coping mechanisms. These strategies might help us survive the moment but can create challenges in adulthood. In this episode, I talk about how certain behaviours we experience as adults are rooted in traumatic experiences in our childhood.