Are Fireworks setting off a fear reaction in you? CALMING TRAUMA ON THE FOURTH OF JULY For many in America, the Fourth of July is a time of celebrating our country’s liberty with beautiful light shows and BBQs. For others, the sound of fireworks promotes a fear that transports them back in time to a...
Summer is for many people a time of joy. The sun is back out and the urge to get outside is strong. For some, however, summer brings with it the anxiety of unstructured time away from school or the stress of travel or planning activities. How do you maintain your serenity this summer no matter...
For some people, Mother’s Day is a reminder of the way their mother loves them every day. For others, Mother’s Day is a difficult day because their mother has died, they never met them, they were harmed by their mother, or they are estranged from them. No matter what your relationship is with your own mother,...
Relationships are difficult, but how do you tell whether or not you are just going through a difficult season in your relationship or you are experiencing emotional abuse? In 1938, the play Gas Light by Patrick Hamilton popularized the term gaslighting. In the play, Gregory causes the gas lights to flicker by turning them on...
We all spend money on what we value, but often under stress or tough financial situations our spending can feel out of our control and automatic. Sometimes, we take on messages from our family of origin about what is or is not appropriate to do with our money. We may end up spending money on...
Try this with me… Create a list of people that you love Were you on that list? … If not, you are going to want to pay attention to what comes next. Did you know that research suggests that people with high self-esteem report greater quality romantic relationships. High self-esteem also has a positive impact...
Many of us are familiar with the New Year being a time that we reflect on the past year and focus on our goals. For some, the goals that we have in relationships can be difficult to address because we buy into the myth that these goals “aren’t up to us” and “the other person...
For many, Holidays are a time of joy and sharing family memories. This is not the case for many who experienced trauma or loss in their families. While you cannot change the past, there is hope to change your relationship to the past. Here are some strategies to help you re-write your holiday traditions: 1....
With Thanksgiving coming up, it seems fitting to talk about gratitude. I know what some of you might be thinking “how redundant, we are talking about gratitude around Thanksgiving” … but what if I told you that a habitual gratitude practice rather than once a year has scientifically been shown to reduce depression and support...
Halloween is just around the corner, which for many people causes them to think about their own fears. Whether you are afraid of the monster under the bed, or a relationship that caused you harm…facing your fears is not an easy task. Here are some tips to help you face your fears safely: 1. Ask...
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