by Rebekah Brown | Jan 20, 2025 | ACEs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mindfulness
~The Intractable Nature of Fear and Anxiety in the life of a childhood trauma survivor Since I can’t possibly know what life is like through another person’s eyes, I can only speak for myself. Having said that, childhood trauma survivors have a lot in...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 16, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
A Trauma Survivor’s Guide to the Workplace Introduction For trauma survivors, navigating the complex power dynamics in the workplace can be a daunting and triggering experience. Hierarchical structures, authority figures, and interpersonal relationships can all evoke...
by Sophie Bishop | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Brain Chemistry, Building Resilience in Healing, CPTSD, Depression, Eating Disorders and CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Awareness, Self Care, Self-Acceptance, Triggers
Social media is an integral part of our lives now, and while it offers many advantages, it also comes with risks. Research has shown that excessive exposure to social media can contribute to mental health issues and dissatisfaction with body image, which each fuel...
by Milena Koljensic | Jan 14, 2025 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Holiday Stress, Holidays, TAR Network, TAR Tales
The holiday season often brings a mix of joy and stress, but for millions, it can trigger feelings of sadness, loneliness, and isolation. An estimated 14% of adults experience “holiday blues” each year, with symptoms ranging from irritability and guilt to...
by Cyndi Bennett | Jan 9, 2025 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD
Have you ever heard those words coming out of your mouth? I have. Those are the very words I asked myself when, at 51 years old, a zip file of repressed memories of childhood trauma flooded my consciousness and overwhelmed my nervous system. I was a Senior Vice...
by Elizabeth Woods | Jan 8, 2025 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, CPTSD Survivor Stories, Guest Contributor
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of CSA and horrific trauma. I write because I want to raise awareness to people of what it is like to live with Complex PTSD, after a life of abuse. In this blog, I want to address the trauma response that so many survivors...