Heart In Mind will be closed from October 1, 2024 thru October 27, 2024. I will respond to all contacts beginning October 28, 2024. Thank you for understanding.~ Gina Li

Heart In Mind will be closed from October 1, 2024 thru October 27, 2024. I will respond to all contacts beginning October 28, 2024. Thank you for understanding.~ Gina Li

Heart In Mind Therapy Blog • Bay Area • California • Online

What is “relational trauma”?
Relational Trauma, Trauma Effects, Relationships, Trauma Gina Li Relational Trauma, Trauma Effects, Relationships, Trauma Gina Li

What is “relational trauma”?

“Relational trauma” refers to the toll that overwhelming, and devastating experiences within relationships, especially close relationships, can have on us.


In this blog post, I share several examples of experiences that can lead to relational trauma. I also share some of the signs and symptoms of relational trauma.

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Things Happen for A Reason?
Intergenerational Trauma, Trauma Stewardship, Trauma, Trauma Effects Gina Li Intergenerational Trauma, Trauma Stewardship, Trauma, Trauma Effects Gina Li

Things Happen for A Reason?

“Things happen for a reason.”

Oftentimes, we might have been told this after something terrible happens to us or the people/world around us. And sometimes, it can offer some relief from the pain that we and others are experiencing because…if we can say that something happened for a reason, then we can justify why it happened and thereafter, regain control to prevent it from happening again.

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Hi, I’m Gina. It’s an honor to meet you.

Gina Li, LCSW, Therapist in Bay Area, California

Gina Li, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Therapist, California

I am a licensed mental health therapist based in the Bay Area, who specializes in helping young adults, Asian Americans, and caregivers throughout California, break the cycles of intergenerational and relational trauma so that they can live truly more fulfilling lives. This can look like being more gentle with ourselves and others, while also setting boundaries as needed. It can also look like gaining greater self-awareness and true confidence. In summary, this looks like learning how to stay grounded in who we genuinely are and who we genuinely want to be.

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