My YouTube channel, Mental Health in the Movies, is having the intended effect! People are starting to recognize patterns of abuse in neglect in themselves and others. They are asking questions about what abuse and neglect look like. If my clients are representative...
When I first heard about emotional support animals, I thought it was a fabulous idea. I’d seen research that said elderly people live longer and have a better quality of life when they have a pet. Being a pet owner myself, I know the love and joy that a pet can...
For most of us, spirituality is a strength. It is what gets us through hard times. Spirituality bonds us to a community and creates traditions. However anything, including things that are typically positive, can be made into something traumatic when there is misuse or...
Think you have ADHD/ADD? You’re not alone. In this article, I will shine a light on why you probably don’t have ADD/ADHD and let you know what might be going on instead. Picture this: hidden trauma refers to deep emotional wounds that may not be...
What’s a Narcissist? Does a nice narcissist exist? If you’ve read enough of my articles or listened to my podcast, you know that I am a stickler for definitions. Narcissism has become a generic term for any type of abusive relationship, so let me start...
