Posted: November 20, 2024
The holiday season, often a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness, can also be a source of stress, overwhelm, and reflection. Between family gatherings, travel, financial pressures, and year-end evaluations, the holidays can bring a mix of emotions that leave some people feeling burnt out...
Posted: November 5, 2024
What is Trauma Related Dissociation? Dissociation describes the act of disconnecting from your thoughts, feelings and sense of self. This phenomenon is a common response to trauma, especially when you encounter triggers that remind you of past disturbing experiences. Dissociation is a protective mechanism to...
Posted: October 15, 2024
The Narcissistic Mother and Son Dynamic The dynamic between a narcissistic mother and her son is often enmeshed and codependent. Narcissistic mothers tend to rely on their sons to meet their needs for attention, validation, and companionship. This enmeshment confuses the son’s priorities and places...
Posted: October 1, 2024
What is Codependency? Codependency is a relationship dynamic where at least one person has an unhealthy dependence on a partner, family member, or friend. Codependent relationships are dysfunctional and imbalanced, with one person’s needs being prioritized over the other’s needs. Codependent relationships can result from...
Posted: September 17, 2024
How Low Self-Esteem Effects Your Mental Health Self-esteem refers to how a person feels about themselves. When a person has low self-esteem, they feel unworthy, not capable, and not valuable. These feelings make it difficult to develop healthy coping skills for stress management, which can...
Posted: September 4, 2024
What is Trauma Related Shame? Victims of trauma question their self-worth and often blame themselves. Overtime this deteriorates self-esteem and results in internalized feelings of shame. Shame and trauma operate in a cycle perpetuating symptoms of PTSD and obstructing the healing process. Through this cycle,...