Breaking up can be an emotional experience, leaving us feeling lost, hurt, and sometimes even resentful. In the midst of this pain, it’s easy to become entangled in negative thoughts and feelings. However, mindfulness can offer a path to healing and self-compassion, helping us to…
When describing traumatic events I like to start with defining trauma. Trauma is any event that has a negative impact on the way you see yourself, others, or the world around you. When it comes to breakups, most of us have experienced a breakup before…
Have you ever heard of the cognitive triangle? No? No worries, I’ve got you covered. The concept of the cognitive triangle says that how we think affects how we feel, and how we feel, affects how we behave. Our behavior affects those in our…
In my last post 5 Common Struggles of Foster and Adoptive Parents, we discussed the five major concerns parents reported about fostering or adopting. In this article, we will discuss behaviors that are common for children who have been previously abused or traumatized. Trauma can present itself…
