When you think about traumatic events, you most likely think of significant occurrences like natural disasters or violence during war. These types of incidents, known as big T traumas, can leave emotional wounds that continue long after the threat is over. Post...
I’m sure that most of you reading this post have heard of the phrase “boundaries.” Essentially, boundaries are the limits you set within your life. They can extend to work, family members, spouses, friends, or even yourself. Boundaries let others know what you find...
Most of us are relatively familiar with how trauma’s impact manifests outwardly: fear, feeling disconnected from others, nightmares or flashbacks, profound changes in the way we think about the world. However, we are often less familiar with the physical impact that...
The Impact of Collective Trauma. I recently saw a post online that said something along the lines of, “It’s getting pretty exhausting living through a historical event every 6 minutes,” and it really hit home. Between COVID, social unrest, political turmoil, natural...
Wondering what is Self-care? Self-care is a topic that has been getting a lot of buzz lately, especially as we’ve been navigating an extremely stressful year. There are blog posts about getting massages, long baths, and glasses of wine, Instagram captions encouraging...
Are you looking for ways to cope with anxiety? Let’s face it, 2020 has been one heck of a year! Many in our nation and worldwide are struggling with anxiety and stress in their lives. If this sounds familiar, here are six suggestions for helping you manage and...
