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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.
1 day 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


If Therapy Feels Like You’re Being Rushed Through Healing, This Is For You
If therapy has ever felt rushed or impersonal, you’re not alone. Discover a more supportive, personalized approach to healing at TGC.
Dec 12, 20252 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


When Integrity Becomes the Quiet Anchor: A Love Letter to Women Who Hold Themselves Together
Integrity isn’t about perfection — it’s about alignment. This blog post explores what integrity means for women, especially those carrying deep emotional labor, expectations, and boundaries. A reflective, trauma-informed look at reclaiming your truth, honoring your limits, and stepping into womanhood with self-respect and authenticity. Perfect for women navigating growth, healing, and identity.
Dec 2, 20253 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


Stepping Into My Power: A Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Reflection
A personal, empowering reflection on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day from the founder of The Growth Collective. A story about healing, resilience, and building a women-centered practice from the ground up. Perfect for women entrepreneurs, therapists, and visionaries ready to step into their power.
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Women’s Anger: The Emotion We Were Taught to Fear (And Why It’s Actually a Sign of Healing)
Many women feel ashamed when anger appears, but it’s often a sign of boundaries, awakening, and healing. This blog explores why women feel angry, how trauma shapes emotional expression, and how anger can guide healthier relationships and self-respect.
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Why Women Carry Everyone’s Emotions | The Growth Collective
Women often absorb everyone else’s emotions without realizing it. Learn why this happens, how it impacts your mental health, and how therapy helps you heal.
Nov 13, 20253 min read


When Therapy Isn’t Built for Women: Why So Many of Us Leave Feeling Misunderstood
Many women leave therapy feeling unseen — not because they’re “too much,” but because traditional therapy wasn’t built with women’s experiences in mind. Discover how women-centered therapy changes everything.
Nov 12, 20252 min read
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