Relationship Abuse and PTSD: How to Heal from Trauma
Most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition that is only suffered by military veterans or people who have experienced a horrific event. However, relationship abuse can also cause PTSD in its victims. If you are a survivor of relationship abuse, then you know how traumatic it can be. The emotional […]
How To Get the Most Benefit From Couples Therapy
Can couples therapy save your relationship? Probably. Couples therapy can work wonders, but it is not an instant fix. If you trust the process, couple’s therapy will help you improve the quality of your life within that relationship. Your relationships are a powerful force. A Harvard study showed more than money, fame, social class, or genes; relationships keep people […]
Childhood Traumas – Why You are Stuck
Childhood Traumas – Why You are Stuck Do you feel like your life is in a rut and you can’t get out? Is it challenging to do the things life calls of you, such as being fully present as a parent, having a healthy relationship with your spouse, or having the energy to get everything […]
Conflict Resolution: How to Resolve an Argument Fast
Conflict Resolution: How to Resolve an Argument Fast Every relationship has disagreements, and sometimes those disagreements can get heated making conflict resolution difficult. Relationships can feel exasperating and complicated at times. Resolving conflict can feel out of reach, and when people disagree repeatedly, negative patterns develop. Partners can get stuck in battle, impacting the ability […]
What No One Tells You About Trauma
The internet is full of information about trauma. A quick Google search will tell you what trauma is, symptoms of trauma, and the impact of trauma. There is specific helpful information about trauma that many people don’t realize. This information can be powerful in making choices about the path to healing. I have outlined three things about trauma that are […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Neurofeedback
“In my opinion, if any medication had demonstrated such a wide spectrum of efficacy, it would be universally accepted and widely used. It is a field to be taken seriously by all.” Frank Duffy, M.D. Director, Developmental Neurophysiology Children’s Hospital, Boston Duffy F, Editorial, Clinical EEG,31,(1), 2000. Sometimes, issues seem so big it can feel […]
7 Uplifting Insights to Conquer Uncertainty
Life as we know it has changed, at least for the time being with Covid-19. Fear, sickness, grief, loss of employment, a change in lifestyle, and many other uncertainties plague our world. The more rumination and fear occurs, the more we find ourselves in a rabbit hole of discontent. In this time of uncertainty, the […]
How to Reduce Food Cravings
A food craving is a desire for a specific food that feels intense. It can feel uncontrollable and satisfaction does not arrive until that particular food is had. Often, the cravings are for food that is processed high in fat, salt, and or sugar. When people are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, food cravings […]