Rachel Saenger, LPC-S, LMFT-S

Self-harm or Self-Injury refers to the intentional infliction of injury or pain on oneself as a response to depression, trauma, anxiety, or intense feelings that a person does not know how to deal with in a healthy way. Self-harm is a serious and dangerous problem that has been growing amongst children, teens, and young adults for many years. According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health ( click here ), the rate of teens and young adults who admit to en

In light of the winter storm we experienced in Texas, we wanted to take some space to talk about trauma and traumatic experiences and how we can help our bodies to recover and move forward. Trauma is on a spectrum and ranges from small “little T” traumas to large “big T” traumas. Depending each person’s trauma history and personal circumstances related to the winter storm, our community has experienced a range of traumas. Many lost access to basic needs like shelter, water, f

Grief may feel impossible under any circumstances. It is not something one can easily prepare for but it can help a little when you know...