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Trauma healing through creativity using art, writing, and music for emotional expression

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Trauma Healing Through Creativity

Home – Mental Health Articles – Anxiety Updated last May 26, 2026 Table of Contents Written by: Nico Jay Dauz, CHRAClinically Reviewed by: Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II Have

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Man sitting alone reflecting on micro traumas and emotional stress

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Can Micro Traumas Affect Your Mental Health Over Time?

Micro traumas and small t trauma can quietly affect mental health over time. Learn the signs, emotional impact, and practical ways to heal and feel safer.

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Person experiencing rejection while sitting alone in a quiet setting, reflecting sadness and emotional pain associated with rejection and social exclusion.

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Why Does Rejection Hurt More Than We Think?

Learn why rejection hurts so deeply, how it affects the brain and mental health, and practical ways to cope, heal, and build emotional resilience.

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weight of comparision of friendships and realtionships

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Weight of Comparison: Why Measuring Yourself Hurts

Constantly comparing yourself to others can quietly erode your confidence, increase anxiety, and leave you feeling like you are never enough. While comparison is a natural human tendency shaped by

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perfectionism at work picture white guy

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Perfectionism: Living by an Unattainable Standard

Perfectionism may look like ambition, but constantly chasing impossible standards can lead to anxiety, burnout, self criticism, and emotional exhaustion. Learn how perfectionism develops, how trauma and early experiences shape

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military guys

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Why PTSD Isn’t Just a “Soldier’s Disorder”

Most people hear the word PTSD and picture a soldier returning from war, haunted by memories of the battlefield. But what if I told you PTSD isn’t just a “soldier’s

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Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids aren’t immune: one report found 78% of children had more than one trauma by age five.

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Deception and Lying: Are We Born to Be Dishonest or Is It Learned?

Are humans naturally dishonest, or do we learn to lie? Explore the psychology, science, and social influences behind deception and lying.

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grief trauma picture

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Hidden Triggers of Grief Trauma

Discover why grief trauma triggers like dates, places, smells, and memories can suddenly bring back emotional pain. Learn the science behind spontaneous recall and practical coping strategies for healing after

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personality person black man

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

How Trauma Shapes Personality

Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids

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Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Self-Care for Trauma Survivors

Gentle self care can play an important role in trauma recovery. Explore simple ways trauma survivors can support emotional healing, rebuild safety, and nurture wellbeing at their own pace.

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Trauma

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Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Self-Care for Trauma Survivors

Gentle self care can play an important role in trauma recovery. Explore simple ways trauma survivors can support emotional healing, rebuild safety, and nurture wellbeing at their own pace.

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personality person black man

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

How Trauma Shapes Personality

Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids

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grief trauma picture

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Hidden Triggers of Grief Trauma

Discover why grief trauma triggers like dates, places, smells, and memories can suddenly bring back emotional pain. Learn the science behind spontaneous recall and practical coping strategies for healing after

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Anxiety

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Self-Care for Trauma Survivors

Gentle self care can play an important role in trauma recovery. Explore simple ways trauma survivors can support emotional healing, rebuild safety, and nurture wellbeing at their own pace.

Written by:

personality person black man

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

How Trauma Shapes Personality

Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids

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grief trauma picture

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Hidden Triggers of Grief Trauma

Discover why grief trauma triggers like dates, places, smells, and memories can suddenly bring back emotional pain. Learn the science behind spontaneous recall and practical coping strategies for healing after

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Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids aren’t immune: one report found 78% of children had more than one trauma by age five.

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Deception and Lying: Are We Born to Be Dishonest or Is It Learned?

Are humans naturally dishonest, or do we learn to lie? Explore the psychology, science, and social influences behind deception and lying.

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Depression

grief trauma picture

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Hidden Triggers of Grief Trauma

Discover why grief trauma triggers like dates, places, smells, and memories can suddenly bring back emotional pain. Learn the science behind spontaneous recall and practical coping strategies for healing after

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military guys

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Why PTSD Isn’t Just a “Soldier’s Disorder”

Most people hear the word PTSD and picture a soldier returning from war, haunted by memories of the battlefield. But what if I told you PTSD isn’t just a “soldier’s

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Relationships

Person experiencing rejection while sitting alone in a quiet setting, reflecting sadness and emotional pain associated with rejection and social exclusion.

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Why Does Rejection Hurt More Than We Think?

Learn why rejection hurts so deeply, how it affects the brain and mental health, and practical ways to cope, heal, and build emotional resilience.

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weight of comparision of friendships and realtionships

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Weight of Comparison: Why Measuring Yourself Hurts

Constantly comparing yourself to others can quietly erode your confidence, increase anxiety, and leave you feeling like you are never enough. While comparison is a natural human tendency shaped by

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grief trauma picture

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Hidden Triggers of Grief Trauma

Discover why grief trauma triggers like dates, places, smells, and memories can suddenly bring back emotional pain. Learn the science behind spontaneous recall and practical coping strategies for healing after

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Mental Health Topics

Man sitting alone reflecting on micro traumas and emotional stress

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Can Micro Traumas Affect Your Mental Health Over Time?

Micro traumas and small t trauma can quietly affect mental health over time. Learn the signs, emotional impact, and practical ways to heal and feel safer.

Written by:

weight of comparision of friendships and realtionships

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

The Weight of Comparison: Why Measuring Yourself Hurts

Constantly comparing yourself to others can quietly erode your confidence, increase anxiety, and leave you feeling like you are never enough. While comparison is a natural human tendency shaped by

Written by:

perfectionism at work picture white guy

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Perfectionism: Living by an Unattainable Standard

Perfectionism may look like ambition, but constantly chasing impossible standards can lead to anxiety, burnout, self criticism, and emotional exhaustion. Learn how perfectionism develops, how trauma and early experiences shape

Written by:

military guys

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Why PTSD Isn’t Just a “Soldier’s Disorder”

Most people hear the word PTSD and picture a soldier returning from war, haunted by memories of the battlefield. But what if I told you PTSD isn’t just a “soldier’s

Written by:

Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids aren’t immune: one report found 78% of children had more than one trauma by age five.

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

Deception and Lying: Are We Born to Be Dishonest or Is It Learned?

Are humans naturally dishonest, or do we learn to lie? Explore the psychology, science, and social influences behind deception and lying.

Written by:

personality person black man

Clinically reviewed by:

Daniel Gunn, PG Dip, CCTP II

How Trauma Shapes Personality

Trauma shape personality quietly leave its mark long after the scary event is over. In fact, about 70% of U.S. adults have experienced a traumatic event, and even young kids

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