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 […]
It’s All a Matter of Perspective: Shift Yours Today
It was a woman’s birthday and her husband came home with a bouquet of flowers, but they weren’t roses. And, while they were a beautiful assortment of bright colors, she wondered why the love of her life hadn’t sprung for her favorite red ones. So, she thanked him, but decided to ask. Her husband replied, […]
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 […]
The Victim Response: How to Help When You Can’t Save
Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. – Steve Jobs When an individual is victimized by an abuser, this solicits a number of potential responses, a few more common than others. I have termed […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]