Notes from Within:
REFLECTIONS ON HEALING, SPIRIT, AND THE BODY
Say Yes to the Mess: Why Holistic Trauma Therapy Wins in 2026
2026 feels like a threshold year. Not because the calendar changed, but because so many of us are tired of pretending we’re fine while quietly unraveling inside. This reflection explores why holistic, trauma-informed therapy isn’t about fixing or transforming yourself, but about integration, permission, and learning to feel safe enough to be fully human. It’s an invitation to say yes to support, yes to your nervous system, and yes to the slow, honest work of becoming.
When ADHD Isn’t ADHD: The Quiet Mimicry of Anxiety and Trauma
Many clients wonder if their struggles with focus, restlessness, or racing thoughts are ADHD. While that may be true, these same symptoms can also stem from anxiety shaped by trauma. In this post, therapist Mallory Tedrick explores the overlaps between ADHD and trauma-related anxiety, and why compassion and curiosity are key to understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface.