Sometimes, the ways we protect ourselves after trauma can become the very things that hold us back. At Trauma Care Psychology, we often see how the nervous system adapts after painful experiences — working hard to keep us safe, even long after the danger has passed. One of those adaptations is what we call overcorrection.

Many people come to therapy after years of living with symptoms of trauma, but aren’t sure how to make sense of them. Terms like PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder are often used interchangeably, yet they describe different patterns of response to pain and survival. Understanding these distinctions helps guide the right treatment, one that’s not only evidence-informed, but also compassionate and culturally-informed.