CPTSD FoundationTop 3 Tools to Activate the Relaxation Response.Trauma can cast a long shadow on our lives, affecting our emotional well-being and overall health. While it’s important to seek…Jun 3Jun 3
CPTSD FoundationBreaking Up With LazyIn the therapy room, there’s a four-letter word that creates unease in my nervous system every time I hear it: “lazy.” Working with trauma…Apr 151Apr 151
CPTSD FoundationAvoiding Loneliness“I’m lonely. And I’m lonely in some horribly deep way and for a flash of an instant, I can see just how lonely, and how deep this feeling…Apr 8Apr 8
CPTSD FoundationDiscovering GlimmersAs a complex trauma therapist and advocate, I dedicate time to researching and seeking innovative ideas and tools to enhance healing for my…Mar 291Mar 291
CPTSD FoundationThe Anxiety Relief Tool You Need to TryWe all deal with anxiety — that mix of nerves, restlessness, and worries that can make life feel overwhelming. No surprise, anxiety is the…Mar 25Mar 25
CPTSD FoundationThe Power of Journaling: Structured Approaches for Trauma RecoveryI’ll never forget the first time I encountered journaling. It was watching the 1980s movie Heathers where I was captivated by the lead…Mar 21Mar 21
CPTSD FoundationLoneliness — Silent Stalker (Part 2)“Loneliness corresponds to a discrepancy between an individual’s preferred and actual social relations (Peplau & Perlman, 1982). This…Mar 201Mar 201
CPTSD FoundationLoneliness — Silent Stalker (Part 1)“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” — Mother TeresaMar 201Mar 201
CPTSD FoundationWhy I Said No to Resolutions in 2024As the calendar flips to a new year, we hear so many people talking about fresh starts and the pressure to create the perfect resolution…Feb 15Feb 15
CPTSD FoundationParental AlienationDivorce or separation is messy and very hard on any children caught up in the process. Often, children worry about losing one or both of…Feb 52Feb 52