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Discovering Glimmers
Introduction As a complex trauma therapist and advocate, I dedicate time to researching and seeking innovative ideas and tools to enhance healing for my clients. I know that many well-meaning...
Mindfulness vs. Meditation
It is common these days to hear or read something about mindfulness and meditation. However, few people recognize these exercises for what they are and have no clue what the difference is between...
The Unforced Error in Therapy: When Both Client and Therapist Lose the Match
In playing tennis, an important axiom I've learned is that more points are lost than won. More points result from one player making an error rather than hitting a winning shot. Most of these...
Processing Guilt
***TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses sexual abuse*** My name is Elizabeth and I am a survivor of sexual abuse and horrific trauma. My book: The Sex-Offender's Daughter tells my story and is...
The Body Keeps the Score – Looking into the Brain
In a little over a week, I and the (mental) health director of the Jeffry Stijn Foundation for Mental Health and Patient Advocacy, will be attending the 34th Annual Boston International Trauma...
Cultivating Mindfulness On Your Healing Journey
Mindfulness is a misunderstood procedure that millions globally practice or attempt to practice. The term 'mindfulness' often leaves people asking questions such as "What is mindfulness? " or...
Trauma? Not Me
Trauma is a word or a concept that does not resonate with everyone. This is especially true for those of the older generation. Many in the older generations, like my mother’s age (70’s and...
How To Cope With Toxic Parents
What can you do? Toxic parents are often selfish, manipulative, and neglectful. Growing up with them can be a difficult experience, and it takes time to heal. Fortunately, you can learn...
Roles in Dysfunctional Family Systems Part II-Parentification
The pattern of parentification forces children to learn their needs and desires will not be met.
Are You In Toxic Friendship?
Signs to look out for! Friends make our lives richer. But every now and again, friendships take more than they give. You have probably seen examples of toxic friendships in movies or TV shows —...
Are You Afraid of Doctors?
Do you shake in your boots at the thought of seeing a doctor? Do you go out of your way to keep from seeing one? If so, you are not alone. Many people, especially those with mental health...
What is Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
“Complex PTSD comes in response to chronic traumatization over the course of months or, more often, years. This can include emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuses, domestic violence, living in a war zone, being held captive, human trafficking, and other organized rings of abuse, and more. While there are exceptional circumstances where adults develop C-PTSD, it is most often seen in those whose trauma occurred in childhood”.
