Is Paranormal PTSD a Real Thing?

Is Paranormal PTSD a Real Thing?

Could a person get post traumatic stress disorder from a paranormal event? Is paranormal PTSD a real thing? Any event, real or imagined, that results in intrusive memories, nightmares, being easily startled, hypervigilance, avoiding the place where the event happened,...
How to Make the Most Out of Therapy

How to Make the Most Out of Therapy

People go to therapy because they have a problem. They are in pain, and want relief fast! Therapy is an investment. It takes time and money, so naturally you want to make the most out of therapy. Here are some tips to help you do just that! Get Clear on Why...
How to Be Unmanipulatable

How to Be Unmanipulatable

Okay, first off, let me tell you that there is no way to be 100% unmanipulatable. However, there are ways to reduce your vulnerability, and this article will look at those. Ready? Forget About Stereotypes The first thing you need to do to reduce your vulnerability to...
How Resilient Are You?

How Resilient Are You?

The man asked an Arab sheik what kind of car he drives, and he replied, “A Mercedes.” He then asked what kind of car his son drives, he said, “A Land Rover.” When he asked what type of car his grandson would drive, he said, “A camel. Soft...
Disillusionment Is the Beginning of Love

Disillusionment Is the Beginning of Love

Aren’t fairy tale romances so sweet! Who doesn’t want to be love bombed, struck with the certainty that this is “the one” and live happily ever after? Unfortunately, that’s not how life works. And when we use that as our template for what...
How Nice is “Too Nice?”

How Nice is “Too Nice?”

Most of us were brought up to be nice. It makes relationships easier and living more hospitable, but where do you draw the line? How nice is too nice? What’s “Nice?” Before we talk about how nice is too nice, let’s define what it means to be...
Are you a Bystander or Participant in Your Life?

Are you a Bystander or Participant in Your Life?

Some people observe life. Some live life as an object and let life act upon them. Others participate. If you want to live fully, be a participant in your life. Observers Observing is a great skill! It helps you to take in data so that you know what’s going on...
It’s a Wonderful (Codependent) Life

It’s a Wonderful (Codependent) Life

Who doesn’t love movie therapy? It’s the Christmas season. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies. It gets me all teary eyed every time I watch it. AND it’s a great illustration of what codependency looks like. Want to learn? Come...
Do This if You Want To Get Out of a Rut

Do This if You Want To Get Out of a Rut

A really great way to get to know yourself, get out of a rut, or increase low self esteem is to practice expanding experiences. Expanding experiences is just what it sounds like. It’s about trying new things mindfully to see what you like and what you...
What You Need to Know About Gaslighting

What You Need to Know About Gaslighting

Social media is fabulous for getting the word out about anything. I’m so happy to see people openly talking about mental health and things like gaslighting. Unfortunately, the downside is that the information isn’t always accurate. So, let’s talk...