by Jesse Donahue | Aug 27, 2024 | Brain Chemistry, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
The Highway of WorriesBy Jesse B. Donahue © 2019Neuronal pathways that run deep, deepening, and widening are so easily triggered. I sit, and my head, my being aches with a horrible sense of worry that builds to such an ongoing peak, a crescendo of pathology in a long...
by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 22, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
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...
by Rachel Grant | Aug 21, 2024 | CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Trusting our own heart and mind and others is definitely a skill we have to acquire in order to thrive. Being our most authentic selves, marching to the beat of our own drum, and charting a course that aligns with our own values all rely on trust.Yet, for many, the...
by STAR Network | Aug 20, 2024 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Gaslighting
Covert narcissists differ from typical narcissists. Find out what their personality traits are like and some behaviors they share in common. By Dr. Jamie and Mila Koljensic Narcissists are portrayed everywhere – in movies, books, crime documentaries, and daily news...
by Cyndi Bennett | Aug 15, 2024 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, CPTSD and PTSD, Occupational Mental Health & CPTSD, Workplace Trauma
Introduction As trauma survivors, we often face unique challenges in the workplace, especially when it comes to managing our emotions and navigating difficult situations. Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs can be particularly detrimental to our professional...
by STAR Network | Aug 14, 2024 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, TAR ANON, TAR Network, TAR Tales
Question of the day: Why would the victim of a toxic abusive relationship emotionally bond with the person who is inflicting that harm on them? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is complex and often misunderstood. Trauma bonding can lead to profound...
