Unknowingly Guilty of Magical Thinking
I have been blessed with a very lucky life. I was born into a middle-class... >>
Are You Sabotaging Yourself?
Many people struggle with reconciling what they think they want with what they go about... >>
How to Let People Help You
All of us have a longing to be the recipient of caring gestures and offerings... >>
Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things
Most of the time, I write about the downsides of self-criticism – so much so... >>
Injured, Not Broken: Why It’s So Hard to Know You Have CPTSD
When a child experiences neglect, anxiety, or danger repeatedly in a close relationship, that child... >>
How to Help Yourself if You’re on a Waiting List for Therapy
One of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has increased mental... >>
How is CPTSD Different from PTSD?
Trauma can take many forms. You may have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most... >>
The Emotional Side of Trauma
Understanding that trauma includes emotional injury will help more people get the care they deserve.... >>
5 Tips for Making Decisions When Everything Feels Risky
What if nothing feels “right?” When it comes to making choices, sometimes there’s a clear... >>
Advice From a Mother of the Bride
My daughter was married last month, which, in sitting down to write this blog, made... >>