Prolonged Trauma and Complex PTSD Many mental health practitioners are trained in the treatment of single traumatic events. However, in the case of complex trauma and dissociative symptoms, clients come to therapy with an extensive history of trauma that often … Continue reading
Awaken to Your Potential Humanistic psychologist, Abraham Maslow introduced self-actualization as the process of fulfilling your potential in the world. It is about becoming who you really are and were always meant to be. This involves the integration of the wounds … Continue reading
A Journey of Resilience In the Colorado foothills where I live, we have a path that traverses an area of the forest that burned down several years ago. Under the burnt remains of these trees we discover a lush underbrush, … Continue reading
Come Home to Your Self Spending time in nature is simultaneously calming and uplifting. Research suggests that simply walking in nature could lower your risk for depression, improve symptoms of anxiety, and improve cognitive functioning. Moreover, practicing mindful embodiment in … Continue reading
Connecting to the Earth Within somatic (body-centered) psychology, grounding refers to our ability to experience ourselves as embodied. Grounding refers to your ability to sense your body, feel your feet on the earth, and as a result calm your nervous … Continue reading
Healing Childhood Trauma Early childhood traumatic events include experiences of neglect, feeling like you didn’t belong or were unwanted, or feeling chronically misunderstood. You might have grown up in a family where your parents had unresolved traumas of their own, … Continue reading
I am excited to announce my new book, The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control & Becoming Whole! It is now available on Amazon and you can click here to order. Those affected by complex PTSD (C-PTSD) … Continue reading
Let’s Catch Up It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog and I have several exciting updates to share with you. Here is where the story starts… I entered 2016 having already achieved several of my professional goals (maintaining … Continue reading
Savor the Moment I feel the warm air on my skin and taste the ripe watermelon as the juice drips off my chin, luxuriating in my senses. Author Leo Lionni’s mouse Frederick collects colors during the summer and fall to … Continue reading