Childhood should be a time of safe growth and discovery, but that’s not the reality for many children. Early experiences of trauma interrupt that sense of security and make it difficult to become secure, well-adjusted adults. Unfortunately, trauma in children doesn’t always look the way...
Key Highlights Grief is a natural response to loss, but it affects mental health in complex and deeply personal ways. The “stages of grief” are not set in stone or linear; people may experience one or all, and they may move back and forth between...
Minnesota Strong-the Land of 10,000 Lakes and Resistance Right now, Minnesota is facing one of the most intense confrontations between federal immigration enforcement and local communities in decades. Since Operation Metro Surge began this winter, thousands of people have been arrested, protests have filled the...
Whether it stems from a single event or a series of painful experiences over time, trauma shapes the way we think, feel, and relate to others—from the initial moment of trauma until long after the original danger has passed. At Summer Counseling, we help individuals...