Creating joy around the holidays for yourself
Making the holidays enjoyable for yourself is all about being intentional with how you spend your time, energy, and resources, and not feeling pressured by external expectations. While it’s easy to get swept up in the busy, social, and often overwhelming nature of the season, you have the power to create a holiday experience that truly nourishes you. Here are some ideas for making the holidays more enjoyable and fulfilling for you: Focus on What Brings You Joy The holidays don’t have to look like a Hallmark movie or the picture-perfect social media posts you see online. Instead, think about what truly brings you happiness and peace. Is it cozying up with a good book? Spending time outdoors? Cooking your favorite comfort food? Find small, simple pleasures that make the season feel meaningful to you, rather than trying to meet others’ expectations. Tip: Make a list of things you enjoy…
C-PTSD and PTSD. Similarities and differences
Understanding the nuances between C-PTSD, PTSD, and Trauma As a mental health professional and the owner of Mountain Valley Counseling, I often encounter individuals who struggle with the effects of trauma in various forms. Two terms that frequently arise in my practice are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). While both conditions stem from experiences of trauma, they manifest differently and can lead to various emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety and depression. Understanding these differences and similarities is crucial for effective treatment and healing. PTSD is typically caused by a single, traumatic event, while C-PTSD is usually caused by long-term or repeated trauma. C-PTSD can develop from childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect, or witnessing a kidnapping. It can also be caused by other types of trauma, such as living through war, being a prisoner of war, or experiencing chronic intimate partner violence. Often people…
Back to School
Are your kids struggling with back to school anxiety? Here are some great tips to help.
Childhood trauma and healing.
Childhood trauma There is recovery from childhood traumas.
Childhood trauma
Trauma Childhood trauma and healing.
Childhood and the brain
Childhood Adversity While childhood impacts brain development and the potential for either struggle or resilience depending on one’s experiences, the brain isn’t static. Positive experiences and therapy can change and improve one’s brain chemistry.
Trauma causes and effects…
Childhood trauma what does it indicate in adult life?
Romantic relationships and child-parent relationship links…
Part 2. How do you feel about the opposite sex? How is this related to your relationship with your parents?
Compelling article about how we feel about romantic partners. The way we orient to relationships and to ourselves is strongly affected by our relationship with both of our parents.
How do you treat yourself and the opposite sex?