I've been having a lot of fun lately drawing symbols. You see, I want to put symbols next to each exercise in the book of trauma healing self-therapy exercises I am working on. The symbols will indicate all the Healing Goals that exercise will help one achieve.
Illustrations based on Pete Walker’s model in the book “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” Buy Printables The 4F Trauma Personality Type The 4F Trauma Personality Types (another …
Have you ever gotten in a fight with someone because you told them what was bothering you and instead of them apologizing, they find a way to make you feel bad about it.
Here's an infographic tool you can use to help clients overcome shame, based on Paul Gilbert's theory on the three types of emotion regulation systems.
Brain autophagy is a process that allows your brain to regenerate, get rid of old and unhealthy cells, and replace them with healthier ones.
The Karpman Drama Triangle graphically depicts that there are 3 roles we play, a victim, a persecutor, or a rescuer when involved in a relationship conflict.
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Illustrations based on Pete Walker’s model in the book “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” Buy Printables The 4F Trauma Personality Type The 4F Trauma Personality Types (another …
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This post discusses what emotional incest is as well as its signs, possible causes, possible effects, and how to heal.
Let’s start with defining trauma. How do you define trauma? Do you define it by circumstances or by effects? I asked a group of people to define trauma and got
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a pyramid of the needs that motivate people. Individuals most basic needs, at the base of the pyramid, are physiological. Once they have fulfilled these needs, people move on to their safety needs, social well-being, self-esteem then ultimately their need for self-actualization.
Can emotions really get stuck in the body? Here are the theories and the science behind them.
This EMDR therapy infographic answers questions such as: What is EMDR Therapy? What is EMDR Therapy used for? How does EMDR work? and What do EMDR therapy sessions actually look like?
What is it about a trauma that makes peoples memories so fuzzy? Find out in this article.
Illustrations based on Pete Walker’s model in the book “Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving” Buy Printables The 4F Trauma Personality Type The 4F Trauma Personality Types (another …
Emotional Freedom Technique, an alternate treatment to anxiety, stress and physical pain based on the blend of Acupuncture and Mind-Body Medicine.
What is Complex Ptsd? For me, it was like carrying around a ticking countdown clock just waiting for a precise moment to remove all of my mental health. To top it off, I didn’t know this countdown clock existed.
An inside look at the groundbreaking form in therapy that's helping survivors reconnect with their bodies.
Purging Trapped Emotions To Lift Your Heart-Wall I was introduced to Dr. Nelson’s work through his book "The Emotion Code". I was intrigued by the concept of a "heart-wall" and wanted to remove mine. I was also curious about how this healing technique would compare to the Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT tapping technique which I have been using to release negative emotions. I have to say that the method described in "The Emotion Code" worked quite well.
Grounding exercises can be a helpful way to reconnect your mind and body with the present, and get out of your head (or back into it!) Minneapolis psychologist Lexi Schmidt shares evidence-based coping tools and strategies for grounding with anxiety, panic, dissociation, and other intense emotions.
Learn the psychology of Gaslighting, its signs, manipulation techniques, how to respond to it and self-help tips to deal with gaslighting.
It’s funny how sometimes just the right teaching by just the right teacher at just the right moment comes rolling through my extroverse. When it does, it seems to remain embedded in my neural…
Learn how prayer works and what is the best way to pray to God so that we can grow spiritually and connect to God most effectively
Fawning — also called please-and-appease — is a trauma response that can have deep impacts on your relationships and your sense of self.
Gottman's 4 Horseman reimagined as a playful visual resource
These tips are especially useful for INFJs, INFPs, and highly sensitive people—but just about anyone could use them! Click here to read the original
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Learn to identify common narcissistic abuse and manipulative tactics by parents and the lasting effects of each behavior on their children.
