Core Beliefs

If you’re unhappy in life because… [X ] Goals piling up on the list? [X ] Tasks going unchecked? [X ] Feeling like a failure after not meeting your expectations? [X ] Not knowing what to do? I encourage you to read this. And I challenge you reader, to read this slowly. Think of a friend…

Are you happy? Do you wake up ready to face the day, or do you wish you could fall back to sleep and hide? Complex post-traumatic stress disorder can often lead you down a path to unhappiness, especially since your core beliefs are harmful. This series on core beliefs has…

Changing Your Life Forever — Core beliefs are vital to who we are as humans, guiding how we treat ourselves and those around us. When a person has suffered complex trauma, these critical internal viewpoints often become skewed. This is especially true when one has formed complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). In this article, we…

In this series on core beliefs, we are discussing how these self-imposed and self-defining thought patterns can either help or hinder you and your life. Because of childhood maltreatment, many survivors are left struggling to find who they are and struggling with many core beliefs that are not helpful. This…

Do you know your triggers? — I don’t really see red when angry, but when I reach emotional overload, my rational self disappears. However, there are physical responses generated by the autonomic nervous system. Blood pressure increases, breathing gets faster, and heart rate accelerates. …

Are They Positive or Negative — In this series on core beliefs, we are discussing how these self-imposed and self-defining thought patterns can either help or hinder you and your life. Because of childhood maltreatment, many survivors are left struggling to find who they are and struggling with many core beliefs that are not helpful. This…

The human brain is a remarkable organ. It’s responsible for everything we think, feel and do. Our brains are the driving force behind our behavior and are constantly working to keep us safe from harm. The manner in which our brains process information is not always reasonable, hence why it’s…

My name is Judith Driscoll. I’m a psychotherapist. I’m developing a series of mini-courses that can be delivered by email. The following is Episode 1 of my first email series. Stories we share We have all found reason to share our personal stories at one time or another. At 65, My life could…

There is a common theme within my mindset that causes me a lot of conflict and internal struggle during my daily life. …