CPTSD & The Inner Critic

CPTSD & The Inner Critic

by | Apr 23, 2022 | Blog

The inner critic is a well-known concept in psychology, referring to the part of the psyche that judges and criticizes our behavior. One might think of this as a form of radar, and while there may be many things showing up on the radar system, not everything is of...
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence

Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence

by | Apr 23, 2022 | Blog

Sexual violence is a trauma that knows no boundaries.  It does not discriminate based on racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds. Sexual violence is a horrific and heartbreaking reality that affects people from all walks of life. Victims vary by social class,...
Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home

Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog

Creating A Relaxing Environment At Home The world is a hard place to live in these days. Your home should be your sanctuary from the world, but it can be hard to make it feel that way when you are struggling to deal with your own mental health and trauma. However,...
DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients

DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients

by | Sep 25, 2019 | Blog

Dejaye Botkin is joining our team at Arizona Trauma Institute and Trauma Institute International teaching a course called DBT Skills for Trauma and Attachment Starved Clients. Over the past 20 years working in the field of co-occurring disorders, Dejaye has recognized...
Who Chooses to Be Dominated in a Relationship?

Who Chooses to Be Dominated in a Relationship?

by | Jun 16, 2016 | Articles

Occasionally one can hear criticisms and judgments about people that appear reluctant to leave relationships where they are dominated and sometimes abused. Mental health counselors and therapists also feel frustrated very often when dealing with those that they deem...