How to Assess Childhood Trauma

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

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?

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’?

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…

Is Shadow Work Dangerous?

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…