Navigating the Dread Of Empathy in Trauma Recovery
Empathy: The Double-Edged Sword Being an empath means feeling deeply, not just for others but also for ourselves. The challenge arises when these deep feelings become too much, causing our nervous system to hit the brakes. It’s like having a heart that feels...
How Do you Emotionally Self-Regulate to Handle Life?
When feeling emotionally triggered or activated, we all have developed ways to ‘feel better’. For some, that is getting back into ourselves—being back in our bodies or getting to a calmer state. This is called emotional regulation, where we attempt to bring ourselves...
Healing From Trauma? You Might See Your Relationships Differently
As trauma survivors begin to heal or experience post-traumatic growth, they often gain new insight into many parts of their lives, including relationships. Once beginning to view life through a trauma-informed lens, so many differences may appear. What you notice...
The Power of Self-Awareness: How Understanding Your Trauma Can Transform Your Career
Introduction As a trauma survivor, I know firsthand how our experiences can shape our lives, including our careers. For years, I struggled to understand how my trauma impacted my professional life, leading to feelings of frustration, self-doubt, and stagnation. It...