This time of self-quarantine is hard on most of us. However, those with a history of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, this time might be especially hard. This is because it might remind you of when you were isolated from family or friends by your partner. Or it might remind you … [Read more...]
Your Fear
Fear will have you believing the worst things about yourself, others and the world. And when in times of high stress such as these and the fear is heightened, our focus tends to narrow to look for that which is dangerous and to not pay attention to that which is neutral or positive. Some level … [Read more...]
Trauma and Play
When we perceive a threat, then our survival instincts and drives kick in. These strategies are fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flag. These are drives that get activated before conscious thought. When there is a history of chronic traumatization and danger, this system might remain on and … [Read more...]
Public Service Announcement
I think this is one I will repeat periodically as it is SUPER important. Let’s just stop putting pressure on each other to reach out to family, or a particular family member. Some people have made a healthy decision to cut off their family or a particular family member. You do not know if that … [Read more...]
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