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…4 min read·Apr 15, 2024----
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…3 min read·Apr 8, 2024----
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…4 min read·Mar 29, 2024--1--1
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…4 min read·Mar 25, 2024----
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…5 min read·Mar 21, 2024----
CPTSD FoundationLoneliness — Silent Stalker (Part 2)“Loneliness corresponds to a discrepancy between an individual’s preferred and actual social relations (Peplau & Perlman, 1982). This…4 min read·Mar 20, 2024--1--1
CPTSD FoundationLoneliness — Silent Stalker (Part 1)“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” — Mother Teresa4 min read·Mar 20, 2024--1--1
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…3 min read·Feb 15, 2024----
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…5 min read·Feb 5, 2024--2--2
CPTSD FoundationHow Memories of Childhood Trauma Affect Us TodayChildhood trauma impacts every aspect of our lives. The things done in childhood reflect deeply on how we form and maintain relationships…6 min read·Jan 30, 2024--3--3