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Anyone who follows me knows that I’m a “Swiftie.” As a trauma coach, a song on her latest album, The Tortured Poet’s Department (TTPD), hit home for me – I Can Do It With A Broken Heart. Some of the lyrics describe the familiar behavior of a high-functioning trauma...
Growing up, I faced a recurring challenge of headaches that kept me home from school more often than I would have liked. It wasn't about playing hooky; these headaches were real, and they've persisted into my adult life, exacerbated by a head injury along the way. When I stayed home, my routine...
Advocating for yourself both at work and within the healthcare system requires confidence, clear communication, and an understanding of your rights and needs. Let’s talk about strategies for effective self-advocacy in both contexts:
Self-Advocacy at Work
Know Your Rights and Policies:
As a child, I loved arts & crafts. Somehow, over the years, I lost trust in my artistic abilities. About 10 years ago, I started going to Muse Paint Bar once a month to attend a painting session. My daughter introduced me to the studio and I loved it. I even went alone when no one else...
June is PTSD Awareness Month. A month dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of PTSD and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). C-PTSD is a condition that often goes unrecognized despite its profound impact on those who suffer from it.
What is Complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD,...
In today's diverse workforce, accommodating individuals with disabilities is not just an ethical obligation but also a legal requirement for businesses. Job descriptions play a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to perform their...
Pain is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most subjective sensations we endure. Despite the common use of numerical scales to measure pain, the reality is that pain varies dramatically from person to person. Understanding this variability is crucial in providing empathetic and...
Shattered Dreams: The Rollercoaster of Being Fired and Rising Again
Imagine riding a rollercoaster without knowing when the twists and turns will end. That’s what it feels like for those with Complex PTSD, where keeping a job becomes a Herculean task. From interpersonal challenges to the...
World that often rushes to label and stereotype, individuals find solace and healing in unexpected places. One such stereotype that has persisted over the years is that of the “crazy cat lady.” While it may seem harmless on the surface, this label can carry a negative connotation and...
It’s funny, I was working on a post about hugs when I discovered that yesterday was National Hug Day. I may be a day late but physical contact like hugs is always a “touchy” subject for those with Complex PTSD.
In a world where connections are often expressed...
In the realm of career guidance, the journey to self-discovery often begins with an introspective exercise known as Ikigai. Today, as I engaged with a client in my Trauma Responsive Career Guidance program, her question sparked a profound reflection on the disparity between a career and a...
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