Jenna GracePTSD and Trauma: Feeling Violated (+8 Tips and a Recipe)Right after it happened, I was in complete shock. I was angry. I was angry that it happened. I was angry with myself that I didn’t see it…Aug 31Aug 31
Jenna GracePTSD and Trauma: The Magic of Setting (and Achieving) Goals (+10 Tips)As a new mom, I’m finding it difficult to set and keep goals. Finding the time (and the mental capacity) to even think about my goals has…Jul 31Jul 31
Jenna GraceFear and Trauma: Noticing Signs of PTSD After Another Mass Shooting and 12 Tips to HelpThis month’s blog is dedicated to the victims of the recent splash pad shooting in Rochester Hills, Michigan. May you heal swiftly and have…Jun 30Jun 30
Jenna GraceCPTSD, Fight-or-flight Response, PTSD and Trauma: Practicing Meditation to Reconnect to Yourself…I’ve been practicing meditation for close to 20 years. A practice that has changed my life. A practice that I call a practice because…May 30May 30
Jenna GraceFight-or-flight Response and PTSD: Getting Back into Your Body (+7 Tips)Experiencing trauma at 14 caused me to spend most of my adult life in a fight-or-flight response. My body was always on edge. Ready to…Apr 28Apr 28
Jenna GraceAgoraphobia, Fear and OCD: Learning to Leave the House Again (+3 Tips)After having a baby two months ago, I’ve been on maternity leave and have barely left the house. Getting into a routine with my baby has…Mar 27Mar 27
Jenna GraceDepression and Trauma: Recognizing the Importance of Self-care (+5 Tips)I haven’t always understood the importance of self-care. After suffering trauma, every day was more like surviving than thriving and…Feb 29Feb 29
Jenna GraceFear, OCD and Postpartum Depression: Reimagining Intrusive Thoughts (Plus 5 Tips)I recently gave birth to our daughter, and while I love her more than I can explain, I haven’t loved the intrusive thoughts that have…Feb 2Feb 2
Jenna GraceCPTSD, PTSD and Trauma: Managing Fear Triggers (Plus 6 Tricks)My husband and I decided to take an adult, infant and child CPR class. While I’m eight months pregnant. And I had no idea how many fear…Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023
Jenna GraceTrauma and Self-acceptance: The Continued Journey to Self-love (+5 Tips)Because of my thyroid, I gained 20 pounds before getting pregnant. And while pregnant, I’ve gained another 30, and I’m seven months in…Oct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023