Why You Can’t be in a Rush to Heal from Trauma.
When a new client asks “how long is therapy going to take?” I know that they are eager to feel better, heal, and move forward. They want to pour out all the details of their story within that first session because they expect this to speed up the process of healing....
Shame, Blame, and Polyvagal Theory
How many times have we heard of people who were raped or otherwise violated being accused in their attacker’s trial of not fighting or running away? The survivor, instead of receiving sympathy and justice, is instead bombarded inside the court and out with shame...
Set Free, and The Little Girl Within. Survivor Poetry
It has taken me 43 years to be able to have the strength to write the words I did get out below, it ends abruptly because I could not go any further at that moment, however, I like each of you, am still healing from trauma. I will continue to dig deep and work on a...
Poly What? Understanding Polyvagal Theory
There are many theories about childhood trauma and how it affects the bodies and minds of children and how these experiences shape adults. One of the most interesting of all of them is what is called the polyvagal theory. First described in 1994 by Stephen W. Porges,...
Overlooked, Revived, and Climbing.
A series of 3 poems, shared by guest writer Kaylene, on her realizations through various stages of healing. OVERLOOKED As I look up at the clouds, I give a sigh and start to wonder. Where I’m going, where I’ll stop, Why I’ve been where I have been. Are my choices all...
Eating Disorders are Not Just for Women
Society has stereotypically viewed eating disorders as only affecting teenage girls and women. However, one in three people who form an eating disorder (ED) is boys or men. This article will examine how EDs affect male victims and how they can defeat these...
The Research on the Causes of Eating Disorders.
In piece two of the series on eating disorders, we have already explored how dopamine and serotonin play vital roles in influencing eating disorders. In this article, we’re going to take a closer examination of what happens in the brains of those who live with the...EMDR and Trauma: What You Need To Know
Do you struggle with a vague feeling of hurt? Are you feeling stuck in the same job, same pain, fame fear, or same daily grind? Do you struggle to believe you are worthy or capable of a better life for yourself? These are self-limiting behaviors and can be a result...