How to Navigate the Holidays When Family Relationships Feel Complicated
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of warmth, ease, and effortless connection, but for many women, it brings up a very different emotional reality. The gatherings, expectations, and family rituals that should feel comforting can instead activate old patterns of stress, responsibility, emotional caretaking, and tension. Women who tend to over-function, hold the family together, or manage others’ emotions often feel the weight of the season more intensely. While the holidays may look serene from the outside, internally you may be navigating a complex blend of anticipation, dread, hope, and exhaustion.
Why ‘Only’ Talk Therapy Is Missing Key Components in Overall Healing
Talk therapy is powerful—but not always complete. Explore why a whole-person approach to healing includes more than just talk.
When “Perfect” Becomes a Prison: How Complex Trauma Fuels Perfectionism & How Brainspotting Can Help
This post explores the hidden connection between perfectionism and trauma, how that manifests in daily life, and introduces Brainspotting as a therapeutic modality that can help release perfectionism’s grip. If you're someone who feels stuck in a cycle of “never enough,” this may offer new insight and hope.
The Healing Connection: How the Brain, Eyes, and Nervous System Work Together for Complete Healing
This blog post explains the brain-eye connection, the role of the central nervous system in trauma, and how Brainspotting therapy supports deep healing for over-functioning, people-pleasing women. It empowers readers to explore this transformative approach to trauma recovery.
Finding Balance in a Divided World: How Today’s Over-Functioning Women Can Prioritize Health and Well-Being
Today’s climate can be described as one marked by social fragmentation and heightened self-preservation, where division often overshadows unity. A pervasive sense of mistrust—of institutions, communities, and even personal relationships—fosters an environment where many feel the need to prioritize their own interests and safety above collective well-being. This dynamic makes it difficult for many to feel secure or grounded, often exacerbating anxiety and eroding trust in both personal relationships and broader social systems.
Understanding Dissociation: Reconnecting with Your Emotions After Trauma
This blog post provides an accessible explanation of dissociation, its impact, and actionable steps for reconnecting with emotions, specifically tailored to over-functioning, people-pleasing women who have learned to disconnect from their own needs and feelings in the wake of trauma.
From Past Trauma to Stage Fright: How Unresolved Emotions Can Fuel Performance Anxiety for Musicians and Songwriters
Explore how trauma and performance anxiety are connected for musicians and songwriters, offering practical ways to manage these challenges.
Ugh, Change: Successfully Navigating and Thriving Through Life’s Transitions Is Possible
Change is an inevitable part of life, but for those of us who have experienced trauma, it can feel overwhelming and unsettling. Whether it's a shift in personal relationships, a move to another state, career transitions, or changes in daily routines, navigating change can be particularly challenging.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome on Your Journey to Healing
Imposter syndrome is like a shadow that follows us wherever we go, whispering tales of inadequacy and unworthiness. It's the voice that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or deserving enough to truly succeed. But here's the thing: imposter syndrome thrives on silence and secrecy. The more we shine a light on it, the less power it holds over us. By acknowledging its presence and reframing our thoughts, we can begin to unravel its grip on our lives.
Unveiling Your Silent Struggle: How Depression Complicates Your Journey as a Female Trauma Survivor
Exploring the Intersection of Trauma and Depression: Navigating Your Healing Path as a High-Functioning Woman
“Therapy” vs “Counseling” - What’s the Difference?
The terms "therapy" and "counseling" are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences in how they're perceived and practiced.
The Silent Abuser: Our Own High Expectations and Perfectionism for Work, Home, Family
Ever feel like you're being pulled in countless directions at once? That's the sensation of trying to maintain equilibrium between work and family. On one hand, there's your job or career—perhaps you're studying, working in an office, or managing household tasks. On the other hand, there's your family—maybe you're caring for children, managing domestic duties, or supporting relatives.
Can Trauma and Low Self-Worth Be Separated?
Past (or present) trauma that you have endured can internalize negative beliefs about yourself, such as feeling unworthy, unlovable, or powerless.
Weathering the Storm: Understanding the Role of Anxiety in Your Life
Anxiety is a common and often misunderstood aspect of the human experience, particularly for women who juggle a myriad of responsibilities and high expectations in today's fast-paced world.
Cultivating Gratitude: Harnessing the Power of Appreciation in Your Healing Journey
Gratitude is a practice of acknowledging and appreciating the goodness in our lives, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant.
Living with past trauma in today’s post-pandemic world
By taking proactive steps to care for your mental health and well-being, you can find healing and hope in the midst of life's challenges, even in our post-pandemic world.
Reclaiming Your True Essence: Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Identity
Trauma may have reshaped your life, but it does not define who you are.
Unlocking Healing: Further Exploring the Benefits of Brainspotting Therapy
Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of traditional talk therapy with principles of neuroscience and mindfulness.