Many people ask me what to do when the trauma they are experiencing is not over yet. This could be a child living in an abusive household, a partner in an abusive relationship, or a broken system in which prejudice and microaggressions are a common occurrence. As a general rule when it comes to trauma,...
Mommy is Sick Teaching Empathy and Maintaining Attachment When you are Sick Every parent of young children knows the pain of being sick and caring for a child who may or may not also be sick. It can be a taxing experience, but it is also an opportunity for growth. Growth? You might be thinking...
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...
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....
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...
Ever find yourself believing that self care must be a myth or a privilege that only the fortunate few can afford? Well then I have good news for you… IT IS NOT! Self care doesn’t have to mean a week long vacation to the tropics, or even a day without kids. You can practice self...
In the current political climate, many people feel isolated and unsafe expressing their views and disempowered that advocating for what they believe in will fall on deaf ears. No matter what your political beliefs are, one thing is clear… We all need to feel safe in our right to exist as we are and know...
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