Jeanne PrinzivalliWhen working with trauma clients, especially those with chronic, developmental, or complex trauma, traditional cognitive insight is not always enough because trauma affects not only cognition, but also the nervous system and physiological regulation.
Jeanne PrinzivalliThe distinction between trauma response and personality matters. It shapes how people understand themselves, how they relate to others, and whether change feels possible.
Jeanne PrinzivalliMajor Depressive Disorder is a mood disorder marked by a persistent decline in mood and daily functioning. It is defined not by a single symptom, but by a pattern of symptoms occurring together over time.
Jeanne PrinzivalliRelapse is often framed as a failure in recovery. For many individuals, returning to substance use brings shame, self-criticism, and the sense that progress has been erased.