by Ramon Diaz | Jun 24, 2022 | Body Chemistry, Brain Chemistry, Guest Contributor
I want to visit an older concept that relates to trauma in this blog. Intersubjectivity is a theory developed by Daniel Stern-a prominent American Psychiatrist and Psychoanalytic theorist in infant development. Stern wrote several seminal books that positively...
by Rebekah Brown | Jun 23, 2022 | Attachment Trauma, CPTSD, Relationships, Trauma
Trauma changes the bonding mechanism of relationships. It changes how we are wired and it changes our ability to attach to other people. When the primary source of relationships is rooted in abuse, a core wound is created. In my case, both parents were perpetrators of...
by Maria Anna van Driel | Jun 22, 2022 | CPTSD and PTSD, Depression, Guest Contributor
Post-Traumatic Growth; Can We Embrace New Possibilities? By Maria Anna van Driel, www.nexttruth.com When somebody experiences a traumatic event, they are often supported by people in social, work, legal, and clinical contexts who ask them repeatedly to recount their...
by Crazy Kevin | Jun 22, 2022 | Anxiety, CPTSD and PTSD, Depression, Emotional Flashbacks, First Responders and CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Men's Mental Health, Symptoms of CPTSD
When you’re at work you don’t want to appear weak. You don’t want to get the feeling everyone sees you as a victim. But that’s what happened to me. I broke down in the middle of the police station. I broke down in front of colleagues, I broke...
by Sylvie Rouhani | Jun 21, 2022 | ACEs, Anxiety, Childhood Sexual Abuse, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Living with Disabilities, Trauma-Informed
There is a lot of information on how being unemployed often triggers depression and anxiety. Obviously, this is accurate, however, there isn’t much to help those whose mental illnesses stop them from working. Unfortunately, these individuals are referred to as...
by Destiny Mowadeng | Jun 20, 2022 | Guest Contributor, Hope, Living with Disabilities
This blog originally appeared at https://powerfullypowerless.wordpress.com/2020/02/19/human-not-hero/ “As a society, we tend to celebrate those that perform well hurt and we criticize or even demonize those that ask for help or otherwise show weakness” Dr. Jamie...
by Shirley Davis | Jun 20, 2022 | Anger, Complex PTSD Healing, Grief
Anger and grief are two strong emotions that often accompany one another. All humans feel anger and grief, but survivors of childhood trauma seem to experience it throughout their adult lives. If left untreated, such strong emotions, if left unexpressed, endanger...
by Susan Morris | Jun 16, 2022 | Guest Contributor, Self Care, Sleep
When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? My family often told me as a child that I was “too sensitive.” I never understood why. All I wanted to do was to talk about my feelings. My kindergarten teacher told my...
by Heidi Fischer | Jun 15, 2022 | Complex PTSD Healing, Depression, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
This post was originally published on The Mighty. Congratulations on starting your dream job, for making a new friend, or for finally perfecting home-baked bread! You are amazing! Yes, cheers are in order! After all… You do feel happy…*shifty eyes*…*ominous...
