What is Gaslighting? Several years ago when my second marriage was falling apart, I was desperate to understand why I felt like I was sliding off into the shadowy abyss as I lost my sanity more and more with each passing day. I searched Google frantically when I had a few minutes to myself and…
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…
Accessing the Wisdom of the Heart Embracing the Heart’s Illumined Path In the gentle embrace of the Universe, we discover a profound truth: the journey to enlightenment is a dance of the soul to the Divine – and is cradled not in the intellect’s maze but in the heart’s blossoming awareness. This sacred path, woven…
Healing the Father Wound The “father wound” is a term used to describe the emotional pain or trauma that a person may experience due to a challenging, abusive, or absent relationship with their father or a father-figure. If the person who played this role in your life was not emotionally stable, loving, caring, and protective,…
The 5 Stages of Healing Your Trauma Embarking on a journey of healing your childhood trauma can feel like a daunting task! It can feel like you are stumbling along with no clear direction. When we find ourselves trapped in endless loops of suffering, repeating the same patterns of trauma over and over again, we…
Types of Meditation Styles Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness. There are many different styles of meditation, each with its own unique focus and techniques. Here are just a few of the many meditation styles: Mindfulness Meditation This type of…
The Link Between Childhood Trauma & Autoimmune Disorders In the intricate tapestry of human health, the threads of psychological experiences and physical wellbeing are closely interwoven. Recent studies have begun to shed light on a profound connection between childhood trauma and the development of autoimmune disorders. This emerging field of research suggests that the adversities…
How to Heal from a Disorganized Attachment Style In the rich tapestry of human relationships, a disorganized attachment style emerges as a complex pattern, often woven in the early fabric of life through experiences of fear and inconsistency in caregiving. This style can feel like a ship navigating without a compass, where the very figures…
How to Heal from an Anxious-Avoidant Attachment Style In the grand odyssey of human relationships, those with an anxious-avoidant attachment style often find themselves in a complex dance of push and pull. This attachment style, also known as the fearful-avoidant style, is characterized by a simultaneous craving for intimacy and a fear of getting too…