by Robyn Brickel | May 19, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Trauma, Trauma-Informed
The hard parts of life happen every day. Sometimes everything feels like a hard part — especially for trauma survivors. Being in traffic Arguing with partner Running late A dog growling Rising gas prices A certain smell Someone’s tone of voice An interaction that...
by Robyn Brickel | Apr 7, 2022 | Anxiety, Complex PTSD Healing, COVID-19, CPTSD, CPTSD and OCD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
As we approach two long years of experiencing the global trauma of COVID, we are hoping things are winding down to allow for more manageable challenges. Yet many are experiencing symptoms familiar to those experienced by survivors of any long-term or chronic...
by Robyn Brickel | Jan 31, 2022 | ACEs, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
CDC research shows more than 60 percent of American adults have as children experienced at least one ACE (adverse childhood experience), and almost a quarter of adults have experienced 3 or more ACEs — and this is likely an underestimate. [Source: CDC] Because...
by Robyn Brickel | Jan 10, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Gaslighting
You and I have endured yet another year experiencing the impact of global trauma. We all need healing, hope, and compassion more than ever! In everything we do at Brickel and Associates, our goal is to allow for and aid in healing for our clients. We strive to empower...
by Robyn Brickel | Dec 29, 2021 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD
So many relationship experts have embraced the idea of love languages. They became popular with Gary Chapman’s 1992 book, The 5 Love Languages, for the ways partners show love and care: acts of service, physical touch, words, gifts, quality time. Yet none of these can...