by Rachel Grant | Dec 14, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays
We continue our series with the wonderful Kristen Kancler in which she shares with us how we can be SAFE around food. ——— Navigating Trigger Situations Thanksgiving, the most notorious day for overeating, is just a few days away. And with it, the...
by Erena DiGonis | Dec 6, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, 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...
by Rebekah Brown | Dec 23, 2022 | Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays, Hope
As the sun went down over the craggy desert mountains, I walked my little Chihuahua through my neighborhood enjoying the gorgeous sunset that is so unique to the southwestern United States. Broad strokes of color filled the sky as the lights inside the houses...
by Shirley Davis | Nov 22, 2021 | Complex PTSD Healing, Holiday Stress
Thanksgiving is upon us and with it comes people sharing a meal and discussing how grateful they are for their lives and their loved ones. However, it is vital to understand that not everyone is grateful, but they feel pain in its place. This article will explore a...
by Michelle Tasa | Nov 2, 2021 | CPTSD, Holiday Stress, Holidays
Training for a marathon makes sense. Training for a job evaluation-definitely. Have you thought about training for the holidays? Winter is Coming… Up here in Canada, the leaves are turning yellow and falling from the trees. Summer days give way far too easily to...
