How to REALLY practice gratitude on Thanksgiving, Instead of getting triggered? Easier said than done. Thanksgiving is not just a time when you are triggered by your family, you can just as easily be triggered by your friends, triggered by posts by your friends, and feel fresh trauma while trying to enjoy turkey. This is …
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Tips for Supporting Partners with Childhood Trauma are not easy to come by because there are no easy fixes for complicated healing. Everyone’s journey is different and if your partner is just seeking help in recovery, your support may look very different from someone who has undergone years of therapy. All things considered, these tips …
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Family of Origin and Your Relationships is one of the most controversial issues in therapy. On the one hand, it has everything to do with your relationships, but on the other hand, knowledge of poor relationships without personal accountability in present relationships can be a crutch. In this post, we would like to go over …
A Personal Note from your Therapist on Strength. I am sure everyone knows that one person or is that one person who is always able to persevere and handle anything that is thrown their way. They handle crises with a calmness that is almost surreal, they remain composed during the toughest of circumstances, they rarely …
Understanding External Validation? Do you have those friends who are always on dating websites? Always asking if they look ok? You may think they are fishing for compliments, and they are, but they are also asking for external validation. We are going to dive into the good, bad, and ugly of external validation. Here are …
In light of the recent events and tragedies unfolding across the United States, I would like to pause a moment and honor each life that has been lost to racial discrimination, police brutality and COVID-19 . Second, I am offering a quick guide to Learning from Negative Emotions, processing, and controlling negative emotions so you …
