Posted: December 22, 2025
Understanding 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. A trauma wound, sometimes referred to as your...
Posted: December 17, 2025
Why Childhood Trauma Effects Self-Worth Child abuse is any physical, emotional, psychological, sexual maltreatment and/or neglect of a child. Parents/caregivers are responsible for creating a safe and loving environment for a child to grow and develop their personality. If this environment becomes threatening or scary,...
Posted: December 14, 2025
You know it’s wrong. Your friends and family tell you to stop. But no matter how hard you try, you feel compelled to make it work with your narcissistic ex. The cycle of narcissistic abuse has a psychological pull that’s hard to resist. Below are...
Posted: December 4, 2025
What is Narcissistic Sibling 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...
Posted: November 25, 2025
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. Why Anxiety Increases Around the Holidays Holidays can be hard and...
Posted: November 11, 2025
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...