Grief is one of the most deeply personal experiences we can face. It can change how we see ourselves, our relationships, our future, and even our understanding of the world around us. When we experience the loss of someone or something important, life can suddenly feel unfamiliar. The routines we once relied on may no […]
When someone reaches a crisis point, it can sometimes appear as though everything changed suddenly. One day, they seem to be managing life reasonably well. Then something happens, and suddenly they are overwhelmed, unable to cope, or behaving in ways that concern the people around them. But many crises don’t actually begin at the moment […]
When someone you love has experienced trauma, you may notice changes that are difficult to understand. Maybe they seem more withdrawn than they used to be. Maybe they become easily frustrated or overwhelmed. Perhaps they have difficulty sleeping, avoid certain situations, or seem constantly alert to what is happening around them. As a caregiver, spouse, […]
Pain is one of the most universal parts of being human. At some point, everyone experiences it. Sometimes it comes through the loss of someone we love. Sometimes it comes through disappointment, failure, rejection, illness, broken relationships, financial hardship, trauma, or circumstances we never expected. And when pain becomes overwhelming, one of the first questions […]
Trauma can change the way a person sees the world, responds to stress, relates to others, and handles situations that once seemed manageable. Sometimes those changes are obvious. A person may experience intense fear, anger, sadness, withdrawal, or difficulty functioning. Other times, trauma can be much harder to recognize. Someone may seem distant, irritable, distracted, […]
Rick Araujo talks about how to overcome obesity and food addiction.
One of the hidden causes (or maybe signs) of anxiety is something I never hear anyone talk about. It’s one of those things that is sometimes hard to identify the start and end. Like a chicken or egg situation. It’s feeling stuck. We can feel stuck in all kinds of situations. A toxic work environment. […]
A few weeks ago, I shared something on Facebook that hit home for a lot of people. It was shared 22 times and I have gotten several messages from people who said things like, “You just read my mail”. Maybe you already follow along on social media but in case you don’t, I wanted to […]
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and wondered…”Am I losing it? Why can’t I keep up? Why do I feel this way? What’s wrong with me?” I often talk to women who feel like they are going crazy, like something is wrong with them. But when we step back and look at all of the […]
If you are anything like I used to be, you wait to ask for help. When I started out as a “baby counselor” meaning, my first job, I was the teen counselor at my local rape crisis center. It was emotionally tough work. I was trained but was I REALLY ready? I found that during […]
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