A common symptom post-trauma is a sense of self-distrust and a mistrust of others. This is deeply rooted in a web of hesitation to develop close connections with others which was brought to life as a result of being betrayed during traumatic experiences. We can no longer trust the intentions of others, and in turn, […]
Embracing Minimalism as a Means of Decluttering the Mind
One way in which we can clear our thoughts and start fresh is by actually working to clear out the clutter we all tend to accumulate far too much of. By deciding to let go of a lot of the physical “stuff” that weighs us down, we can begin to appreciate the importance of what […]
Post-Traumatic Growth: Spend Your Time Wisely
One could argue that how we spend our time defines who we are. There are a few hours each day that we need to use to tend to daily obligations, such as work, family, and sleep. And, the rest is up to us. Even those standing ‘obligations’ are choices we’ve made, right? We choose our […]
Quiet The Noise: Release Negative Self-Talk
We are our own worst critics. And, oftentimes, our thoughts can be all-consuming. There is a negative internal monologue, this unwelcome noise, that races through our mind and devours any hope for reinstating joy and peace. As trauma survivors, we need to learn to quiet the noise. We need to actively begin practicing how to […]
Reframing: Becoming Helpers by Understanding How Others View Us
Work on reframing any time you’re naturally inclined to choose negativity. Remember, some days are better, some days are worse; look for the blessing rather than the curse. In an effort to gain self-awareness and center ourselves before helping others, it is important to learn to reframe the way we’ve traditionally processed our feelings. By […]
The Inner Critic’s Ability to Limit Interpersonal Relationships
Let’s talk a bit more about reframing. It’s important that we learn to reframe our negative thoughts as we’re working toward a more positive life. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder engage in negative self-talk almost all the time which significantly distresses interpersonal relationships. In fact, psychologists have found that the majority of the […]