Posted: July 14, 2022
Was it Trauma? Many people question the validity of their childhood experiences. Frequent comments I hear in sessions include: “It wasn’t great but was it really that bad?” “There are people out there who have been through so much worse.” “I’m overreacting and over dramatizing…
Posted: June 7, 2022
You’re going through a contentious divorce and find yourself caught up in a custody battle. Suddenly it feels as if the relationship with one or more of your children has changed overnight. Your child is angry at you and blaming you for the divorce. Your…
Posted: May 12, 2022
Trauma Bonding You’re in a relationship that feels like a rollercoaster. When the relationship is good you feel elated and lively, but when the relationship is bad, you feel hopeless and defeated. You rationalize this by saying all relationships go through rough patches, but deep…
Posted: April 4, 2022
You question how your partner feels about you or worry about the future of the relationship. You seek constant reassurance from your partner or find yourself avoiding your them to protect your feelings. Sometimes you think it would be easier to avoid relationships altogether, but…
Posted: March 14, 2022
You feel anxious, confused, and fearful. You suffer from irritability, depression, or strong mood swings. You’ve tried therapy before, but you continue to struggle. You have awareness and understanding of the trauma you’ve been through, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t change…
Posted: January 17, 2022
Is it romance or love bombing? Is it a bad day or a temper problem? Relationship red flags are difficult to spot because emotions can cloud judgment. If you tend to overthink things, you may have an even harder time seeing and accepting red flags…