Trauma Counseling, Trauma, Perfectionism, Avoidance, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Counseling, Therapy, Individual Counseling Lindsay Stoffers Trauma Counseling, Trauma, Perfectionism, Avoidance, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Counseling, Therapy, Individual Counseling Lindsay Stoffers

What is Childhood Trauma:

What is childhood trauma, and how does it affect us as adults? In this Moonstone Mindset blog post, Lindsay Stoffers, LPC at Moonstone Wellness, explores the meaning of childhood trauma through the lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Childhood trauma can include abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, and even experiences we don’t clearly remember can shape brain development, emotional regulation, self-worth, and relationships later in life. Many adults live with patterns such as anxiety, hypervigilance, perfectionism, emotional numbness, or difficulty trusting others without realizing these may be connected to early experiences. This post offers a compassionate, trauma-informed look at how childhood trauma impacts the mind and body — and why counseling can be an important step toward healing. At Moonstone Wellness, clients are supported in understanding their story, building healthy coping strategies, and moving forward one step at a time.

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Changing the Way We Heal: Trauma Therapy Intensives

Discover why more trauma therapists are turning to intensive therapy models. Learn how trauma intensives can help process painful experiences faster, provide lasting relief from symptoms of depression and anxiety, and offer a powerful alternative to the traditional one-hour-a-week therapy approach.

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Acute Stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psycho-Education, Mental Health, Children's Trauma Therapy, Trauma Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Lindsay Stoffers Acute Stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psycho-Education, Mental Health, Children's Trauma Therapy, Trauma Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Trauma Lindsay Stoffers

When the World Shifts: Understanding Acute Stress and PTSD

“Sometimes someone sits down in my office and just stares, eyes wide or brimming. Other times, their story pours out in a rush, like if they don’t say it fast enough, it might swallow them whole. It’s in those moments that people whisper, ‘Is this PTSD?’ Or say quietly, ‘I think I’m just really stressed.’

The truth is—both could be true. But understanding the difference can be a powerful first step toward healing.”

Read the full blog at Moonstone Wellness to learn the signs of acute stress vs. PTSD, and a grounding practice to carry with you through hard days.

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Trauma, Empathy, Types of Mental Health Therapy, TF-CBT, Trauma Therapy, Children's Trauma Therapy, Trauma Counseling Lindsay Stoffers Trauma, Empathy, Types of Mental Health Therapy, TF-CBT, Trauma Therapy, Children's Trauma Therapy, Trauma Counseling Lindsay Stoffers

Transforming Trauma: The Power of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

"Healing from trauma is possible. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) helps children and teens process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reclaim their sense of self. At Moonstone Wellness, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed care where families can feel supported on their path to healing."

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