CPTSD & Compulsive Shopping Disorder During the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year when people around the United States overspend, trying to make their Christmas perfect. Folks run up their credit cards, wrap up their finds, and offer them as gifts. However, for some survivors who have complex post-traumatic stress disorder,...
A Candid Guide to Navigating the Holidays
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and festivities. However, for many of us, especially those who have experienced complex trauma, this time of year can be a rollercoaster of emotions, stressors, and challenges. Let’s take a moment...Why Relationships Are Important & Their Effect on Trauma Survivors
“A relationship wound requires a relationship cure.” -Mary Demuth February is the month of relationships. Love, love, love. Even the stupid dollar store is aflutter with hearts and chocolates. In case you didn’t get the hint from the holiday, relationships are...
Life Management for the New Year
What is Life Management? In general terms, life management is a framework for living. Do you feel constantly under pressure? Are you always short of time? At the end of the day, do you almost always feel like you haven’t accomplished anything? Those are the types of...