If you’ve recently experienced a natural disaster, you might feel as though your entire world was turned upside down overnight. You may have been displaced from your home, suffered an injury during the disaster, or feared for the safety of your loved ones while you were away. Natural disasters don’t just cause physical destruction. They […]
Dealing with Conflict in Relationships Without Growing Apart
Arguments can strain even the strongest friendships. It’s easy to assume that a healthy friendship is one without any conflict, but that’s a myth. Healthy relationships of all kinds, especially friendships, are defined not by the absence of conflict but by how effectively they navigate it. When a disagreement is handled poorly, it can create […]
How to Identify and Cope With Your PTSD Triggers
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and it’s triggers can feel like navigating a world filled with invisible landmines. A smell, a sound, or even a passing thought can send your body and mind back into survival mode. These reactions, called triggers, are a natural part of how trauma affects the brain—but they can also […]
You Don’t Have to Love Parenting Every Minute—And That’s Okay
Most of us have seen television shows where the parents seem to love their household role 24/7. They are seemingly always home to soak in every second with their kids, offer helpful advice, have dinner on the table, and do it all with a smile. While we can understand that TV and reality don’t always […]
How to Take Control of Emotional Eating
You seem to always be looking for a quick fix for the things in your life. Food has become one of those outlets for you. No matter how you’re feeling, you tend to reward or comfort yourself with food. No matter how hard you try to limit unhealthy foods or restrict yourself from falling victim […]
Signs You’re Instilling a Fear of Failure in Your Child and How to Stop
All parents want the best for their children. However, your actions could be doing more harm than good if you tend to have expectations of perfection or a fear of failure. Chances are, you’re not doing it on purpose. Even small actions can end up instilling a fear of failure in your child. That could […]
Understanding the Difference Between PTSD and C-PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) are mental health conditions that can result from traumatic experiences. While both conditions share similarities, there are key differences that are important to understand for anyone experiencing or treating trauma-related symptoms. What is PTSD? PTSD is a condition that develops after an individual experiences a […]
Trauma-Informed Group Therapy: Safety, Stabilization, and Shared Healing
Trauma isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. It wears many faces and leaves its mark in numerous ways. You might encounter a one-time acute trauma, a jarring event that shakes your world unexpectedly. Or, perhaps it’s the chronic trauma from relentless stressors that takes away your peace over time. Then there’s complex trauma, which stems from exposure […]
Understanding Guilt: Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Responses
Guilt is a powerful emotion that can either lead us toward positive change or trap us in a cycle of shame and self-blame. While it’s normal to feel guilty when we’ve done something wrong, not all guilt is healthy or helpful. Sometimes, guilt stems from unrealistic expectations, unresolved trauma, or external pressure rather than any […]
Tools and Tricks to Manage ADHD-Related Forgetfulness
There are many reasons why someone may display forgetfulness. One of the more commonly discussed causes is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A neurodevelopmental condition, ADHD can alter brain function. This very much includes working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Generally speaking, someone with ADHD may struggle with inattention. In turn, this can contribute to not […]