by Robyn Brickel | Dec 14, 2021 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Trauma-Informed
How are you coping with so much time at home? Whether you call it lockdown, sheltering in place, or quarantine, just about everyone’s work-life balance has been disrupted. We need to nurture ourselves even more than usual these days. We are all in need of more...
by Robyn Brickel | Nov 23, 2021 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Do holiday family gatherings stir up feelings of excitement and dread at the same time? Do you worry about holiday stress ruining your chance to enjoy yourself and your family? Sometimes, joining family celebrations can trigger mixed feelings. We want to be part of...
by Robyn Brickel | Nov 10, 2021 | Gaslighting, Relationships
If someone tries to erode your self-confidence, deny your experience, or plant seeds of self-doubt, there’s a word for that: Gaslighting. “You only think you know.” “You have no idea what you’re talking about.” “I never said that.” Gaslighting is abuse. It happens in...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 19, 2021 | CPTSD, Feeling Good Enough
What if Nothing Feels “Right”? When it comes to making choices, sometimes there’s a clear winner. The decision is easy. But it seems like these days especially, every choice is harder. There are so many shades of grey. Confusion and uncertainty persist. Information is...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 12, 2021 | CPTSD and PTSD, PTSD, Pyschotherapy
Trauma can take many forms. You may have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most people have at least heard of PTSD, as it relates to veterans. Did you know it impacts many others as well? Have you heard of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex...