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Sep 18
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Why Childhood Trauma Still Hurts Today

Kati Morton, LMFT
About this episode
Healing from trauma can feel like an impossible journey, especially when you feel completely numb and disconnected. In this video, licensed marriage and family therapist Katie Morton tackles some of the toughest questions about complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and finding a way to heal. She offers practical tips for rebuilding trust in yourself, managing over ... Show More
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