Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Limiting Beliefs in the Workplace: A Guide for Trauma Survivors
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often face unique challenges in the workplace, especially when it comes to managing our emotions and navigating difficult situations. Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs can be particularly detrimental to our professional...
Trauma Bonding: Exploring the Psychological Effects of Abuse
Question of the day: Why would the victim of a toxic abusive relationship emotionally bond with the person who is inflicting that harm on them? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is complex and often misunderstood. Trauma bonding can lead to profound...
What is Wrong With Me?
***TRIGGER WARNING: This article discusses childhood trauma. I always knew something was wrong with me. The first time I asked myself that question was at the tender age of five years old. I was in kindergarten then, watching my little classmates running...
Daydreaming As a Healing Method for Complex PTSD
How are you feeling today? Have you just woken up with your first cup of coffee, or are you on your lunch break at work? Maybe you have already had a full day and are relaxing at home with a glass of wine and catching up on personal emails. Wherever you are right now,...
Add a Healthy, Joyful Moment to Your Day
Does it feel like there is so much you are holding and carrying? Do you notice a heaviness, a higher level of fear and worry? There are so many important topics—the economy, equal rights, climate change, reproductive rights, housing, food insecurity, everyday safety...
The Importance of Community: How Connecting with Other Trauma Survivors Can Enhance Your Career Journey
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often feel isolated and alone in our experiences, especially when navigating the challenges of the professional world. We may try to hide our true selves, feelings, and trauma symptoms due to fear and shame, expending a great deal...
Exploring Love and Connections within CPTSD
***TRIGGER WARNING*** The following article discusses traumatic events, including sexual abuse. The word PTSD is often thrown out there into the ether of speech or within news broadcasts as a category for someone who has “mental problems.” It is often used in a...
Gaslighting – What I Learned from My Own Therapy
Even though I am a psychology and sociology professor, I couldn’t see the abuse in my own home. It is embarrassing to admit, but I think telling the truth is important. Like so many people who go into careers working with people, I felt somehow; I could change...