We have all had experiences where we have been ashamed of something we have done or a habit that we have. It could be something like being overweight or addicted while maintaining a coping intervention that is unhealthy or even chronically hurting others in our family. Regardless of what we are dealing with the impact […]
Blame or Explain – Two Perspectives on Adversity
Often, I have the experience of talking to individuals that have faced a great deal of adversity and/or trauma. Their life narratives can be shattered. They can have flashbacks, panic, intense fear, anxiety, depression and a number of related problems. Also, some individuals have been so dysregulated that they used experimental drugs, became addicted, acted […]
When We Resist Healing
Many people assume a person overwhelmed by unresolved trauma would welcome opportunities to heal that trauma. Here’s some surprising news that can also explain why it can be challenging to deal with someone who is experiencing the many difficult symptoms of PTSD but is resistant to doing what is needed to help them heal and […]
