Routine

Routine

So far, we have discussed some of the benefits of routine coping techniques such as a sleep schedule, exercise routine, and eating. But today we will take a look at the benefits of following a routine everyday for the sake of stability and sanity. Establishing a daily...
Dissociation

Dissociation

There is a lot of information out there about dissociation. However, there is not a lot regarding dissociation in children. The psychological definition of dissociation is the disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and...
Recovery

Recovery

In past blogs I have written a lot about coping strategies such as exercise, music, or journaling. But today I am going to offer suggestions to parents or caregivers on how best to help their children who are recovering from past trauma or abuse. Today there is so...
Guilt with Boundaries

Guilt with Boundaries

As my previous blog I wrote talked about rejection, this is expanding a bit on that, particularly when it comes to the subject of boundaries. Because of past rejection, most people feel guilty, ashamed, afraid, or anxious after setting a boundaries. I think the most...
Rejection

Rejection

Rejection is probably the most difficult process a child or even an adult survivor of trauma must heal from. I call rejection a process because it is more than just one feeling, it is a number of feelings such as shame, sadness, grief, and not being accepted. Once a...