The Complex Role of Shame in Emotional Trauma
After going through any type of emotional trauma, it’s normal to feel a variety of emotions. Some people feel fear. Others…
Depression Feels Overwhelming: Now What?
Depression is the most common mental health issue in the world. Though, as much as we know about it, it still…
Considering Therapy for a Child is a Big Decision. Can it Really Help?
When your child is sick, you probably take them to their pediatrician. But what happens when they’re facing emotional problems they…
The Connection Between Trauma & PTSD. How One Leads to the Other
Generally, during the first few weeks after a major traumatic event—anything from a car accident to sexual assault to war to…
Find Yourself on Edge? How Somatic Experiencing Can Help You Find Peace.
You find your body tensing. Your neck, your muscles, the rest of your body. Step-by-step, that feeling of restlessness, unease, and…
How to become a reformed helicopter parent
By Stephanie Dickrell at St. Cloud Times (FULL ARTICLE) Are you a helicopter parent? Paula Arthur, a parenting coach and school psychologist, defines the practice as this:…
Is Chronic Anxiety Impacting Your Work, Sleep, and Relationships? What Now?
Anxiety can have serious effects on both your physical and mental health. In fact, chronic anxiety that doesn’t seem to go…
7 Mindful Ways to Practice Self-Compassion
Self-compassion isn’t always easy for everyone. Maybe you grew up in a home where you were consistently brought down. Or perhaps…
Childhood Trauma and Its Impact on Your Adult Life
While childhood trauma can affect kids differently, there is one thing most children have in common: They tend to create individualized…
How Cultivating Self-Compassion Helps During Tough Life Transitions
Self-compassion doesn’t necessarily come easily to a lot of people. And it’s even harder to find when you’re going through a…