How to Assess Childhood Trauma Unfortunately we live in a world where extreme childhood trauma and abuse is prevalent. In the United States alone, 34.8 million children (ages 0-17) have experienced at least one traumatic childhood event that can severely harm their future health and well-being. These children grow up into adults that continue to…
What is Mindfulness? Trauma can have a profound and long-lasting impact on the brain. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a physical assault, or an emotional injury, traumatic experiences can leave lasting scars on the mind and body. Fortunately, recent research has shown that mindfulness practices can help rewire the brain and heal these wounds. Mindfulness…
What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It is an essential skill that can help individuals heal from trauma and other emotional challenges. In this article, we will explore what emotional intelligence is and how it can be…
What is the ‘Shadow’? The term ‘shadow’ and ‘shadow working’ are prevalent in today’s spiritual and psychoanalytical worlds. While this concept of the shadow has been explored and described by various thinkers throughout history, perhaps the most influential and well-known exploration of the shadow comes from the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Carl Jung. Jungian philosophy…
The Journey from Childhood Wounds to Empowerment In the sacred tapestry of our lives, the journey of healing beckons us to traverse the landscapes of our childhood, a realm where the shadows of parental influences – be they narcissistic, aggressive, or emotionally volatile – often cast long echoes. This pilgrimage into our early experiences is…
Tips for Healing from Childhood Sexual Assault Most children who are sexually assaulted choose to numb that pain with drugs and alcohol. There is a reason there is an epidemic of mental health issues in the world today. Billions of people with a wounded inner child who are desperately crying out to be loved! Sexual…
Is Shadow Work Dangerous? Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding the unconscious parts of ourselves, including our negative traits, behaviors, and beliefs. It can be a powerful and transformative process, but it can also be challenging and potentially unsettling. So, is shadow work dangerous? In some cases, it can be if there…
Healing the Mother Wound Did you grow up in a household where your mother was neglectful, abusive, or absent? If so, it’s likely that as an adult you are subconsciously carrying what is referred to as a “mother wound.” This is a deep, emotional pain that can result from having a neglectful or abusive mother…
How to Create Secure Attachment after Childhood Trauma Childhood, the dawn of our existence, is where the seeds of our attachment styles are sown. For some, this dawn is shadowed by the clouds of trauma, leading to attachment styles that are anxious, avoidant, or disorganized. However, within you lies a resilient spirit, capable of transcending…
6 Ways to Heal the Wound of Unworthiness Our childhood experiences can leave us with deep-seated trauma that can be difficult to work through. It’s like having layers of pain that we carry with us into adulthood. At the heart of all that pain is a wound of unworthiness. It’s a belief that we’re not…