Mood disorders and anxiety are common manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Popular Phrases of Predators: Healing from Abuse-Induced PTSD
Abuse doesn’t have to be physical. In fact, the emotional scars often outlast those inflicted on the body. Abusers also tend to either start the cycle with words, then things get physical, or they do both simultaneously. Rarely does one exist without the other. Those who have shared an intimate space with an abuser who uses […]
Fully ‘Well’ Means Becoming Focused on Our Full Selves
When you become focused on your own personal wellness, you’ll start to notice subtle, positive changes that, with time, become more profound and beautiful. But, what does it mean, exactly, to be “focused on wellness?” What, specifically, should we pay attention to and work on to become ‘well’? There are certain areas we need 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 […]
Healing from the Inside Out: Healthy Foods that Help
Recovering from trauma means healing from the inside out – repairing the mind, body, and soul. As we practice mindfulness techniques and work to reframe the way we view the world, it’s equally as important to take care of our physical health. Not just staying fit and active, but our brain and heart health as […]
Compartmentalizing Each Piece of Self to Focus on Healing
In those quiet moments in which we are practicing mindful thinking, sometimes it helps to focus on each area of self that needs attention – really focus and actively listen to anything distressing, so we can figure out how to correct it or, at the very least, make peace with it. One way in which […]