As survivors of abuse, it can be hard to believe the phrase Faith over Fear. Probably even harder to practice, Connection over Rejection Trauma in childhood teaches us how to reject ourselves and ...read more
Long to Feel Protected but too Scared to Trust?
As a survivor of childhood trauma, you may not recognize this longing as “safety and protection,” but you do know that you long for someone to hold you in their arms. To tell you it will be okay ...read more
Finding it hard to feel Hope? Coping tools for stress
Hope is not showing it's pretty, little head right now. But it is there. It can be hard to find when it’s buried so down deep, you can’t see it or touch it. It’s lost and forgotten. Underneath all ...read more
Is therapy right for you right now?
You’re stressed and overwhelmed. The last thing you want to do is focus on negative emotions in therapy right now. If you have kids at home, you may feel you don’t have the time (or energy) to deal ...read more
COVID-19, Anxiety, and Depression
Well, here we are: COVID-19 restrictions have reached its peak. When I heard our Governor say the words, “State Lockdown,” I’ll admit, I grasped my breath and felt my chest restrict for a ...read more
Faith and Belief
I have been absent for a while. Not truly absent, but absent in sharing, blogging, and posting. It’s been an exciting, yet busy, two months. Making some very adult decisions which for me can be ...read more
Am I the right therapist for you?
Coming to therapy can really be a tough decision. Finding the right therapist for you can be daunting. A scary decision. Especially if it's your first time. There are many therapists out there. ...read more
Depression: Clinical vs. Situational & Options to Treat
You may already know the signs and symptoms of depression: Feeling sad daily or almost daily Low energy and difficulty facing the day / tasks Difficulty concentrating Difficulty ...read more
2019 – Taking One Day at a Time towards Success!
It’s that time of year again. Everyone asking, “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” I was so proud of myself this year. I purchased a book that would help me set my goals for the year. I started to ...read more
Journal Tips for Stress Relief – But What Do I Write?
I have nothing to say... That dreaded blank page. Getting out the journal is anxiety driven. Throat and chest tighten. “What am I supposed to write? I don’t have anything to say.” Well, can ...read more