Overcoming People Pleasing as a Trauma Response They’re mad I couldn’t watch their kids. They were relying on me and I let them down. I need to find a way to make it up to them. Do you put others’ disappointment at the top of your to-do list? Are you trying to fix any possible negative reactions? Do you find it easy to stand up for others, but hard to stand up for…
A mail carrier can no longer do their job after being attacked by a dog. She loved being out in the community and talking to people. She has had many great experiences as a mail carrier. After she was attacked while on the job, that scene is the one she plays and it stops her from being able to do the job that she wants to do. She has developed anxiety, grief, and a phobia...
Today is day 12 of my cycle. Almost ovulation time so we need to have sex tonight for sure. Have I been too stressed this month? Will I ovulate late? I went into a hot tub. I need to remember to Google that later. Maybe I ate too much junk food this month and my hormones aren’t functioning right. Infertility can do quite a number on your self-worth. You soon start to analyze every…
“You don’t even care about me.” Did she just say I am selfish? This looks familiar. Using I-statements in your relationship will save you from this miscommunication. They are the number one tool you want in your toolbox to de-escalate conflicts. They encourage connection rather than continuing to push your spouse away during marriage conflicts. Watch me transform this moment from above. “I feel lonely when you play video games till midnight.” The speaker is…
“ There’s room for every kind of human under the color blue.” Hannah Gadsby Welcome to my blog! My desire for this portion of my page is not to convince anyone to engage in therapy but rather to provide insight. I want to provide an opportunity for individuals to easily access resources and information without pressure. For those reasons, I promise never to start a post with a question. I don’t believe that “Are…
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