by Shirley Davis | Dec 12, 2022 | Emotional Wellness, Holiday Stress, Holidays
The holiday season is a stressful time of year. People rush about trying to make the perfect Christmas for themselves and their loved ones when there is no such thing. The result is that folks get overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, leading to increased substance...
by Shirley Davis | Dec 5, 2022 | ACEs, CPTSD
Trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) go hand-in-hand. You cannot have CPTSD without first experiencing repeated and severely traumatic events. However, you can experience trauma without forming CPTSD. What is trauma, and how is it connected to...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 28, 2022 | CPTSD, Depression
Depression is a common ailment in our ever more complicated world. You feel down and may weep for a few days until whatever triggered your depression is somewhat reconciled, and you move on. This is not the case with major depressive disorder (MDD). People who have...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 21, 2022 | Boundaries, Complex PTSD Healing
Growing up in an abusive home, many survivors weren’t allowed to stand up for themselves; sometimes, doing so was dangerous. This lack of autonomy leaves survivors struggling with building and maintaining healthy boundaries. People who have formed complex...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 14, 2022 | Combat Trauma, Complex PTSD Healing, EMDR
Complex relational trauma is the cause of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a mental health issue that alters lives. Many people have experienced complex relational trauma but have no idea how to manage or treat it. This article shall focus on this type of...
