Embracing A Deeper Understanding of Healing and The Body
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, experiences both joyful and challenging, shape the way we perceive and interact with the world within us and around us. For many, navigating the aftermath of trauma can cast a shadow over the simplest and seemingly innocent...
Our Symptoms Are a Gift
Without a doubt, the most helpful thing I have learned in therapy is to pay attention – to notice what comes up in my body and emotions during the normal course of a day. The smallest shifts can be indicators that something isn’t right, symptoms of a...
Join TAR Network in the Launch of TAR Anon | Help Build the a Global, Free Support Network for Victims of Narcissistic Abuse!
In recognition of Mental Health & Trauma Awareness Month, TAR Network™ is proud to announce the launch of TAR Anon™ worldwide! Together with CPTSD Foundation and WeHealUS, we are creating an international fellowship aimed at aiding recovery from Toxic Abusive...
How to Cope When Triggers Drown You
Note: The following information is from my book Unlocking the Puzzle of PTSD and is copyright-protected but may be used for educational purposes, with acknowledgment of the source of the contents.The Amygdala: The Amygdala in the brain stores memories of fear. On a...
Get Involved for Mental Health Awareness Month
From the National Alliance of Mental Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions....
Let’s Talk About Sex and Intimacy After Surviving Sexual Abuse
Sexual Intercourse Definition: Heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis: COITUS Intercourse (such as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis. — Merriam-Webster...
3 Tips to Tame Your Inner Critic
This blog is dedicated to KL thank you for your courage and inspiration. For trauma survivors, the battle with the inner critic can be particularly challenging Those harsh, self-condemning voices from the past can linger in our minds. Whose voice is it anyway? The...
Clinical Observations from an Estrangement Clinician: Observation #2
I am an estrangement clinician primarily working with parents who are estranged from their adult sons and/or daughters. My lived experience as an estranged parent is a far greater credential than my degree in psychology and my training as a life coach combined. Like...