Projection is putting our thoughts, feelings, or fears on to someone else. It’s what we do when we are in Shadow. We do it because
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What to Do When You’re Feeling Fragile
Everybody hits a wall sometimes. It’s that feeling you get when you need something or someone to hold on to. You feel that you’re out
Top 3 Ways to Lose Trust
Healthy relationships thrive in an environment of trust. Whether we’re talking about parent/child, teacher/student, neighbors or lovers, we all feel better and more connected where
Honoring Your Shadow
The longer I am a trauma therapist, the more deeply I believe in honoring your Shadow. So much pain comes from wanting to not face
Why Am I Betraying Myself?
If you think about it, there are two main reasons why people betray themselves. 1) for approval and 2) to belong or fit in. It
How I Am Dealing With Racism
There is a push for business owners to make a public statement to proclaim how we are dealing with racism by working to change systemic
Can’t Get Better? Maybe It’s the Wrong Diagnosis and Wrong Treatment.
I’m not a big believer in labels. I think that people live up to their labels. Most labels we give each other and ourselves aren’t very
Are You a Functional Wounded Child?
What’s a functional wounded child, you say? Well, have you heard of a functional alcoholic? This is a person who is addicted to alcohol but
Yearning for Sovereignty
The young girl wants to spend time with her friends, choose her own clothes, and make her own career choices. She’s fighting with her parents
What Does Child Abuse Look Like?
Schools closed for social distancing may take away some children’s only refuge from abuse. When a child is being abused at home, he may be