Going Back to Go Forward: Why Recovery from Complex PTSD Requires Revisiting the Unfinished
Many years ago, I took a course to become certified in clinical hypnosis — one more tool to keep in my kit as a licensed clinical psychologist. During that training, the instructor shared his belief that patients should never have to return to the scene of their...
Time to Turn the Tide: Helping Children of Complex Trauma Survivors
I’m a domestic violence victim and I’ve been healing from symptoms of C-PTSD since September 2024 and for the first time ever, I saw what C-PTSD looks like in someone else. Just the other night, I arrived at the edge of the driveway to pick up my...
“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” and Other Stupid Crap People Tell Trauma Survivors
Does toxic positivity make you want to punch people in the throat? Let’s separate the lies from the truth, and discuss how to navigate these frustrating platitudes. Toxic Positivity- Ew! Snark Warning: This post has a satisfying amount of snark. It is intended...
The Sex-Offender is Dead: The News of His Death Triggered more than Grief
How can you feel prepared for something that you’ve never experienced? Trigger Warning: This is a darker post than I normally would write, but hey, I think this will resonate for many of you. Take care of yourself as you are reading. Death is final. It happens to all...