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January Is Not a Punishment. Treat Yourself Gently.
January doesn’t need to be a hard reset. Learn why treating yourself gently at the start of the year supports nervous system regulation, sustainable healing, and real growth.
2 days ago3 min read


The In-Between: A Nervous System Exhale
The quiet days between Christmas and New Year’s can feel unsettling. Learn why the in-between affects your nervous system—and how to gently reset.
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Feeling Numb During the Holidays? You’re Not Alone
Feeling emotionally numb during the holidays is more common than you think. Learn why it happens and how to gently support yourself this season.
Dec 16, 20253 min read


When Healing Feels Like a Factory Line: If You’ve Ever Left a Treatment Program Feeling Unseen, Maybe It Wasn’t Your Fault
Many women feel lost in overfilled, one-size-fits-all treatment programs that prioritize census over connection. This TGC blog reveals why standard care leaves women unseen—and how our boutique, trauma-informed, women-only approach finally offers the personalized, safe, and effective healing they’ve been searching for.
Dec 11, 20253 min read


“So… When Are You Having Kids?” *The Holiday Question Women Are Tired of Answering*
A heartfelt blog post for women who choose not to have children and feel pressure during the holidays. Explore boundaries, empowerment, and navigating intrusive family questions with compassion and clarity.
Dec 9, 20253 min read


When Being the “Strong One” Starts to Hurt
Many women learn to overfunction from childhood—absorbing emotions, fixing problems, and carrying invisible weight. This trauma-informed TGC blog explores the cost of being “the strong one” and how therapy helps women release survival roles, reclaim rest, and rebuild a life rooted in support.
Dec 8, 20252 min read


The Quiet Rebirth: Honoring the Woman You Become After Birth
A compassionate, trauma-informed blog post exploring postpartum identity, emotional overwhelm, body changes, and mental health. Written for women seeking support, healing, and validation during the postpartum journey.
Dec 5, 20252 min read


the quiet breaking point: Why High-Functioning Women Don’t Notice They’re Burning Out Until Something Snaps
Discover the hidden burnout experienced by high-achieving women and how emotional labor, trauma responses, and over-functioning contribute to chronic exhaustion. Learn how to recognize subtle signs of burnout, reconnect with your needs, and begin healing with trauma-informed support at The Growth Collective.
Dec 3, 20252 min read


The Week After Thanksgiving: When the World Speeds Up & We’re Still Catching Our Breath
the week after thanksgiving can feel like emotional whiplash — gratitude one minute, holiday shopping chaos the next. this blog post is for women who want a softer, slower re-entry into the season. gentle reminders about nervous system care, boundaries, overstimulation, and choosing presence over pressure. perfect for women navigating stress, burnout, and big feelings this time of year.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Woman You Became to Survive… and the Woman You’re Becoming Now
A deep, women-centered reflection on the difference between who you became to survive and who you’re finally allowed to become. Healing, identity, and growth.
Nov 25, 20252 min read


The Invisible Weight Women Carry During the Holidays (And How to Choose Yourself This Thanksgiving)
Women often carry the unseen emotional labor of the holidays. Learn how to set boundaries, honor yourself, and choose a healthier Thanksgiving this year.
Nov 24, 20253 min read
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