The Dark Night Of The Soul
The dark night of the soul. It's that place where we walk alone, feeling ravaged by the storm of life, and we face our deepest pain head-on. We're stripped of our façades, our masks, and our armor, and all that's left is the raw, tender truth of who we are. And yet, it's in this darkest hour that we have the opportunity to emerge wiser, stronger, and more resilient than ever before.
Nurturing a Balanced Perspective on Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
Nurturing a Balanced Perspective on Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy - While the potential benefits of this modality are awe-inspiring, it's crucial to acknowledge that it may not be the best path for everyone. Let's dive into this topic with an open heart and an eye toward responsible exploration.
Navigating the Noise: From Insta-Therapy to Real Healing
Over 10 years ago, I stepped into the realm of Instagram with a heartfelt intention: to shed light on the emerging awareness of narcissistic abuse and offer therapeutic insights to those who were desperately seeking answers. Today I come bearing gifts—an educational guide that maps out the top five therapies that are making remarkable strides in healing complex trauma. This guide, and the tools I will continue to offer with it, are the culmination of years of research, personal experiences, and the collective wisdom of survivors and experts.
I Am Broken to I Can Heal: Transforming the Narrative Within
Core beliefs are deeply held negative assumptions we have about ourselves. These beliefs can develop as the result of trauma and become the story of our lives. Often, we know that this belief isn’t factually true, but it still feels true. EMDR can help the brain to begin to naturally process these beliefs, reducing their strength and allowing them to be accessed in a manner where they can be adjusted.
Beware of Social Media Gurus Offering Quick Fixes to Healing Trauma
Can we have a conversation about Social Media gurus? You know the ones I'm talking about - the people who claim to have all the answers, and promise to heal your trauma in just a few easy steps. Here's the truth: No one holds all the answers. There is no quick fix for healing trauma. And anyone who claims to have all the answers is likely trying to sell you something.
Less “living grey” and more full color
One reason why trauma can cause us to stay in painful relationships is that it can affect our self-worth and self-esteem. When we’ve experienced trauma, we may develop negative beliefs about ourselves, such as feeling unworthy or unlovable.
How to approach trauma healing in a safe and effective way
Healing trauma is a process of self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-compassion. Here are some tips on how to approach your journey.
Why Traditional Talk Therapy Falls Short for Trauma Survivors: Finding a Deeper Path to Healing
Women with early-life trauma who have been in abusive adult relationships tend to live in an ongoing state of hyper-arousal or hypo-arousal, which can interfere with the ability to make good decisions, as well as block the resolution and integration of the trauma. That’s why a mind-body approach to trauma recovery is the gold standard for women who have survived narcissistic abuse.
Understanding Why We Sometimes Crave Our Abusers: Nervous System Responses to Old Attachment Wounds
Why our nervous systems play tricks on us when we leave a narcissist.