CPTSD & The Inner Critic

CPTSD & The Inner Critic

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

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,...
Loving Them Is Not Enough Review

Loving Them Is Not Enough Review

I recently watched Loving Them Is Not Enough, a three part video series led by Crystal Krueger, LMFT, CCTS-F that is aimed at helping foster parents to care for children that have been through trauma. While this series may have been designed for foster parents though,...
Is It Ever Easy?

Is It Ever Easy?

Is parenting hard? I mean, is it hard work? My experience has taught me to not overlook the obvious question; and intentionally ignoring it does not make it go away. Here is the truth about parenting. Every child is worthwhile and every child comes with hard parts. It...