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Haunted by “what if” thoughts? Explore how trauma triggers hypervigilance, how OCD loops take over, and how you can reclaim agency with tangible grounding and reframing tools.Continue Reading

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Political trauma cuts deep for queer and trans people. Learn how to protect mental health, set news boundaries, and heal through community care.Continue Reading

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Discover how drag as somatic liberation helps queer and neurodivergent individuals embody joy, defiance, and desire. Learn how drag supports nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and radical self-expression.Continue Reading

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Discover how nonbinary boundaries are acts of personal truth and liberation. A trauma-informed, queer-affirming guide to setting boundaries, being seen, and staying whole.Continue Reading

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Learn how to heal internalized shame through trauma-informed therapy, including EFT, RCT, and somatic practices. Designed for queer, trans, and neurodivergent individuals, with 2 home interventions for liberation.Continue Reading

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Discover how to start trauma-informed therapy through a queer-liberatory lens. Learn the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-processing therapy, how to find a trauma-informed therapist, what to expect, and why Velvet & Vine is here for you.Continue Reading

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Queer and trans individuals can heal from religious trauma with affirming support. Explore therapies, interventions, and reflective practices to reclaim your self and rebuild trust.Continue Reading

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A gentle, identity-affirming guide to help queer, trans, and neurodivergent people reflect on therapy readiness, spot red flags, and take the next step toward care.Continue Reading

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How somatic and Emotionally Focused Therapy help queer and trans people heal sex and intimacy, reconnect, and feel safe in their bodies again.Continue Reading

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Big events can leave our bodies and minds feeling overstimulated or drained—especially for queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks. This post offers 6 trauma-informed somatic and mindful coping strategies to help you relax, de-stress, and reconnect with yourself after high-energy situations. From orienting and gentle breath to sensory grounding, these tools support nervous system regulation with care and compassion.Continue Reading

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Learn how EMDR, somatic therapy, and polyvagal approaches support PTSD and complex trauma healing for queer, trans, and neurodivergent communities.Continue Reading