by Robyn Brickel | Aug 26, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
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...
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 Lynn 18 | Aug 19, 2024 | Estrangement, 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...
