On Becoming: Self-Growth Through Struggle
Viktor Frankl (1905-1997), the Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, represents the epitome of overcoming tragedy and making it meaningful. A Holocaust
4 Ways to Find Relief from Trauma and PTSD
The effects of trauma and PTSD on a person’s life are wide-reaching both in time span and relational bandwidth.
What Constitutes Trauma?
In this article, I am going to define trauma from a clinical perspective, but also give insight into how
Different Types and Effects of Trauma
Trauma is the response to something - usually one or more events - that overwhelms a person's ability to
How Your PTSD is Made Worse by Avoidance Behavior
A common response to trauma is emotional avoidance. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sometimes include emotional
Tips for Helping Someone Process Childhood Trauma
Children are often overlooked when they face various traumatic events. People might assume that they do not understand what
Honoring Your Window of Tolerance
The last couple of years have been plagued with never-ending trauma and bad news. While this isn’t the first
6 Effective Stress Management Techniques
If there is one thing that is constant about life, it’s that there are always changes and challenges for
Signs of Emotional Abuse in Children
Emotional abuse, also referred to as psychological abuse, is often hidden from the public eye. Since this type of
How to Know When You’re in an Abusive Relationship
Even the healthiest of relationships sometimes goes through times of struggle and disconnect. Life circumstances, differing expectations, personality clashes,