These are lyrics from a song about attachment trauma. Children are like little sponges who are constantly trying to make sense of the world and their place in it. When they grow up in a family or an environment that is unsupportive, chaotic, neglectful or abusive, they take this all in as … [Read more...]
Resilience
Right now we could all use a bit more resilience. This pandemic has been exhausting and we have no idea when it will end. And this has led to increased sense of hopelessness and despair. But we are not powerless. We can build resilience within ourselves and within our communities. Resilience is … [Read more...]
Quote from Gabor Maté
According to Gabor Maté, who is a renowned expert on addiction, the underlying issue for those with substance use issues is some sort of pain they are trying to mask or cope with. I often hear from clients with substance use issues that they aren’t like most addicts because they aren’t using it … [Read more...]
Quote from Lewis Carrol’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
This is similar to what some trauma survivors can experience, and is especially common for military personnel and veterans suffering from PTSD. When a person experiences a number of very emotionally heightened experiences, they can then come to feel that common, everyday experiences seems dull by … [Read more...]
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