Why the Holidays Can Trigger Trauma Wounds
For many people the holidays are a time to celebrate and find joy amongst loved ones, but for others, the holidays are a powerful trigger of unhappy memories for those who experienced childhood trauma.
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Building Self-Worth Through Trauma Informed Therapy
Participating in trauma informed therapy can increase your self-worth and help you heal from childhood abuse. A trauma informed therapist uses a variety of approaches and techniques to help each person process and heal from their trauma. Below are some therapeutic techniques that help build self-worth:
Why Do I Keep Going Back to My Narcissistic Ex?
The cycle of narcissistic abuse has a psychological pull that’s hard to resist. Below are 5 reasons why you may keep going back to your narcissistic ex.
Understanding Sibling Narcissistic Abuse
Narcissistic sibling abuse occurs when one sibling consistently uses manipulation, intimidation, and emotional exploitation to control or undermine another. This behavior is rooted in traits of narcissistic personality disorder such as entitlement, lack of empathy, grandiosity, jealousy, and an insatiable need for validation or dominance.
Grounded in Gratitude: A Simple Thanksgiving Strategy for Managing Anxiety
Why Anxiety Increases Around the Holidays Thanksgiving offers something quietly powerful: an opportunity to reconnect with gratitude, a practice that has surprising effects on your mental health. Read below to learn how you can calm anxiety with gratitude this Thanksgiving. Holidays can be hard and...
Empathy Does Not Equal Responsibility. How to Protect Your Boundaries Around High Conflict People.
Empathy is one of our greatest human strengths. It allows us to connect, understand, and offer support when others are struggling. But when you’re dealing with someone toxic or high-conflict — someone who thrives on chaos, manipulation, or constant drama — empathy can become a...