A strength-based approach to trauma healing is one in which you concentrate on using what you can to rebuild – those inherent traits deep inside that led you to this point and which motivate you to continue.
Why are You Still Smiling? This is why.
If you have successfully navigated away from the throes of abuse and have emerged on the other side alive and, relatively well considering, you have a reason to smile.
What It Means to Self-actualize Through Healing
If you’ve reached a point in which you have reconnected with your lost sense of self, accepted what you’ve been through and have made an internal commitment to rise above it, and are determined to share the good news, pause to reflect on what you have achieved. Take it all in. Instead of allowing your […]
Practicing Heartfulness, Along with Mindfulness, for Healing
There is a concept that is closely associated with mindfulness and should be practiced alongside mindful techniques. This is the concept of heartfulness, or the ability to meditate on the heart, on strong emotions within, and to feel and show compassion and empathy toward others. Those who have ego-centric behavioral disorders, such as narcissistic personality […]
Post-Traumatic Stress: The Pivotal Point of No Return – What’s Next?
A few things happen when we reach our breaking point – whether it be with a relationship, friendships, work, our kids. Something takes over and we realize we’ve had enough. There’s no going back. However, what we do at this moment often defines the course our life takes moving forward. We all have choices to […]
Preparing for Battle: Facing Off Against a Narcissist in Court
Battling a narcissist in court is not easy. There are some simple steps you can take, however, to make it more manageable. 1 – Document, document, document. Narcissists are pathological liars. They not only twist the truth, but they deliver untruths in such a way that it can be extremely convincing. This is why they […]