I find myself thinking about something these days. I’ll let you guess what it is. I talk about it, I read emails about it, I make decisions because of it. I think about how others respond to it. It shapes where I shop, what I do, and how I feel. And I…
I have experienced the most amazing thing: a complete misunderstanding. Actually, many, many misunderstandings. It’s amazing how misunderstandings happen and how often they happen. Let me give you an example: I wanted something from my husband and let him know (I’ll spare you the details…just assume I’m right). My husband responded with what I would describe as…
Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop “reaction wood” or “stress wood” when they are pushed and pulled by wind and weather. That stress strengthens them and helps guide their growth. But when trees receive everything they need—sun, water, and nutrients—without ever experiencing storms, they become weak. Without the…
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This handout is to help you understand some of what’s needed to be able to move forward. Stabilizing out of control, act compulsively, or become overwhelmed by unwanted thoughts. As a result, the first step in overcoming trauma is stabilization. In other…