by Roseanne Reilly | May 2, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
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...
by Susan Pollard | Apr 30, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
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...
by Paul Michael Marinello | Apr 29, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Mental Health Awareness, Self Care
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....
by Elizabeth Woods | Apr 26, 2024 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Intimacy
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...
by Erena DiGonis | Apr 25, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
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...
by Lynn 18 | Apr 24, 2024 | COVID-19, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
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...
