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Posted: August 7, 2022
As I was reading the young adult series Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend I came across this quote that is a really good descriptor of secure attachment. “It made sense to her now. Jupiter carried himself …like he was surrounded by an invisible bubble that protected…
Posted: July 31, 2022
I’m not sure who needs to hear this but: Just because your chronic traumatization has led to or contributes to your physical health issues, does not mean it’s “all in your head.” It’s in your head AND in your body. Both deserve to be validated…
Posted: June 26, 2022
Traumas of omission are when there is an absence, removal, or denial of life experiences that are essential to healthy human development and functioning. Neglect is a common example of this type of experience. This type of trauma can occur intentionally, such as parents purposefully…
Posted: April 24, 2022
Currently the term grooming is being misused to claim that sex education, Disney movies and/or books with sexual content are grooming children to facilitate sexual abuse. This IS NOT TRUE. Grooming is a term used when discussing sex offenders’ behaviors. Grooming is less a clinical…
Posted: April 3, 2022
As I noted earlier, according to the DSM 5, PTSD can develop if you go through a traumatic event, if you witness a traumatic, learning of a traumatic event happening to a close family member or friend, or repeated exposure to traumatic events (ex. first…
Posted: March 27, 2022
As I noted earlier, according to the DSM 5, PTSD can develop if you go through a traumatic event, if you witness a traumatic, learning of a traumatic event happening to a close family member or friend, or repeated exposure to traumatic events (ex. first…