I know it may sound strange but your thoughts are not YOU. Consider this. If I ask you to think… Read more Are you crazy?: reconsidering your thoughts

Listen, I’m no chemist and I definitely don’t understand all of the complex science behind ions. But, there is a… Read more 5 natural antidepressants…it’s science!

Ugh. 2020. I think it’s fair to say that most of us are feeling a little NOT OKAY. In fact,… Read more “I’m not okay.” A look at toxic stress.

I recently saw a post on social media where someone was dancing outside and making comments about how wonderful this… Read more COVID-19 and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are on the rise

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Hey folks- I will be starting a new podcast that explores healing from trauma in its many forms. And I… Read more What? A new podcast!

Hygiene is defined as a “condition or practice that is conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.” While I do… Read more 8 absolute necessities for mental health hygiene

I just watched my teenage son back out of the driveway with a big smile, a wave, and an “I… Read more Parenting means letting go

I am trained in a trauma therapy modality called EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Yeah, it’s a mouthful.… Read more The power of EMDR for trauma

In my work with adult children of borderline parents, I have had many clients want to share their story and… Read more Adult children of toxic parents speak out