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 […]
Effective Self-Reflection: Mindful Meditation and Journaling
When we move away from trauma and enter the recovery period, it’s important to remember to find quiet moments alone in which we can be mindful of our thoughts and just relax. Ensuring we allow for such moments will enable us to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that may have been lost or suppressed […]
Reframing Addiction: It all Stems from the Same Place
Addiction is bad, right? We hear about it all the time. We’re in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and our friends, family members, loved ones, and those we interact with all the time are shopping too much, eating too much, spending too much time on social media. We all know someone who “has an […]
Narcissistic Abuse Survival: Narcissistic Victim Syndrome and C-PTSD
Survivors of narcissistic abuse often suffer from Complex PTSD, commonly termed C-PTSD and defined by prolonged, sustained traumatic grief. Symptoms include the manifestations of traditional PTSD at an amplified level, coupled with a subconscious guilt-ridden refusal to reclaim one’s sense of self and inability to enter into healthy, meaningful relationships with others – intimate or otherwise. […]
Getting Away with a Getaway: Temporarily Leaving Your Worries Behind
Sometimes getting away from the day to day is the only cure for the blues. Often, we allow ourselves to get carried away with work and caught up in our daily obligations, and we become so overwhelmed it’s difficult to shake anxious and worrisome feelings. The thought of dropping everything and running may sound appealing […]
Finding Comfort in Stillness: Mindful Serenity
Sitting still. So much easier said than done. It’s especially difficult to sit and relax, taking quiet moments to rest and review how we feel after we’ve been through substantial trauma. We get so used to living in panic mode that it becomes second nature and taking time to be idle and alone with our […]