TRAUMA. Trauma is a big word. Along with any number of emotions, trauma can leave us with unwelcome feelings including overwhelm, fear, reactivity, anger, confusion, sadness and even numbness. Generally speaking, most of us experience at least one trauma at some...
There is all kinds of advice on how to improve your marriage, how to connect with your spouse, and how to, how to, how to. I have never seen a how to navigate when your partner’s trauma influences your relationship. It doesn’t fit on an Instagram meme. It is hard,...
Do you remember watching the tragedy of September 11, 2001 unfold? Can you recall how your parents or grandparents spoke about World War II? Is there someone in your lineage that was abusive or captured by substance use? Intergenerational trauma can be defined as a...
The beginning of the school year is nearly upon us. For many kids, the hustle and bustle of assembling the right school supplies, meeting new teachers and sharing stories of summer vacations brings excitement and anticipation of a fresh start, and a renewed sense of...
