by Heather Jurvelin | Oct 20, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Self Care
It was easy to fall into a language of extremes to define the world around me For most of my life, I’ve been an “all or nothing” kind of gal. Either all in or all out, I left no space for the forgiving landscape of a “middle ground.” This black-and-white kind of...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 16, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Triggers
How Finding the Right Therapist Was The Best Thing I did. Hey there. How are you doing today? Are you enjoying the weekend? In this article, I’m going to share with you how getting the right therapist was the best thing I did for myself. I am not ashamed to admit that...
by Dr. Mozelle Martin | Oct 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Research, Emotional Flashbacks, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Insomnia, Mental Health Awareness, Nightmares, Sleep, Trauma
Most people treat sleep habits as personal quirks. One in particular divides the room: letting your feet hang over the edge of the bed. Some find it soothing. Others feel a surge of anxiety at the thought. This is not only folklore or horror-movie residue. The...
by Cyndi Bennett | Oct 13, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Returning to work after a break can feel like stepping onto a tightrope. While you’re focused on moving forward, having a strong support system can be the safety net that gives you confidence and stability. In this post, we’ll explore how to build and nurture...
by Heather Jurvelin | Oct 9, 2025 | Attachment Trauma, CPTSD and PTSD, CPTSD Poetry, Guest Contributor
I don’t always feel hopeful or strong. Abandoned insecurities masquerade as anxiety Splintering me into a million shards I seek safety in an impossibility A home to isolated and...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 8, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Creativity, Guest Contributor, Self Care
Do you listen to music? Music and the Arts are wonderful pastimes, and many of us enjoy relaxing to songs streaming in our ears. I don’t leave the house without my earbuds. My kids have fun choosing and playing music in the car on the school run. I wear my earbuds...
by Natalie Rose | Oct 7, 2025 | Building Resilience in Healing, Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Highly Sensitive, Hope, Nature, Post Traumatic Growth, Relationships, Self Regulation
Recently, while I was waiting at a crowded restaurant, I found myself interacting with a toddler and his mother. I smiled, played peek-a-boo, and gave him a playful “Hello!” At first, he hid behind his mother’s legs, peeking out at me every few...
by Cyndi Bennett | Oct 6, 2025 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Dysregulation, Hypervigilance, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Understanding the vital connection between rest, regulation, and career success In our achievement-oriented professional culture, rest is often viewed as a luxury or a sign of reduced commitment to career growth. For trauma survivors, particularly, the drive to prove...
by Jesse Donahue | Oct 2, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
PERSONAL POWERBy Jesse Donahue 2024 © Characterized by a lack of desire or an inability to focus… Here I go winging it, with no outline to follow. The development of this paper is a reflection of my life, characterized by a lack of desire or an inability to...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 1, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Hey, how are you doing today? Are you having a good day, or a not-so-good day? Have you stopped to take a break and take care of yourself? We live in a fast-paced world, where results appear more important than the people working on achieving them. The internet is...
