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Election Anxiety & The Hero's Journey

As the election nears, I have found myself spinning, anxious, and feeling out of control. Tomorrow is the election of my lifetime, and it...

Is Staying Calm During a Crisis Really A Trauma Response???

An article is making its way around on social media claiming that staying calm during a crisis is a trauma response. I’ve spoken with a...

Victim Blaming: Our Society’s Way of Coping With Pain

In an attempt to assess the patterns that I’m noticing in our communities around victim blaming, I interrupted my typical pattern of...

Emotional Flashbacks: The Sneaky, Painful, Confusing Symptoms You Never Saw Coming

You may be wondering: What in the world is an emotional flashback? You aren’t alone. Even as a trained therapist, I didn’t know that...

There’s More Than Just Fight & Flight Survival Mode: What's Your Trauma Type?

Back during my high school days, my family used to tease me all of the time for being a “space cadet” or “blonde.” I can’t say I blame...

What the Heck is Complex Trauma Anyways?

The idea of complex trauma has been making some buzz in the mental health field in the last few years. The concept is even starting to...

When Your Childhood Hijacks Your Life As An Adult

Kids Are Resilient It’s amazing how resilient we are in childhood. It feels like we were able to get through horrible situations...

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