Dissociation

Who knew that Axle Rose had such insight? But he is absolutely right. Especially in this age of social media, we make a lot of assumptions about the lives of others. I hear it all the time from my clients how they think everyone else…

Quote from @peacefulmindpeacefullife. As I reflect on new beginnings, I am reflecting on changes, on the capacity we each have to change and the hope for a better tomorrow that such change brings. It is never too late to make changes, I do not believe…

Trauma can affect sleep in a few different ways. It may be more difficult to fall asleep due to fears and anxieties and a general cognitive preoccupation with worried thoughts. Because of a general hyper-arousal of the nervous system it can be difficult to remain…

There is a growing recognition among trauma therapists that there can be positive personal growth that occurs for some individuals after a trauma.  It is defined as the experience of individuals whose development in some areas has surpassed what was present before the traumatic event.…

Polyamory is the philosophy or experience of being in love or romantically involved with more than one person at the same time. Despite the fact that this is not the standard relationship form in our society, that does not mean that it is inherently unhealthy.…

For so many of the folks I work with in therapy shame is an overwhelming part of their lives, and shame is toxic to the soul. Guilt is feeling bad for something you have done whereas shame is feeling bad about who you are. When…