“Attention seeking.” “Manipulative.” “Difficult.” “Crazy.” These are words I’ve often heard others (even mental health professionals) use when describing someone with an attachment-based trauma disorder, otherwise known as borderline personality disorder (BPD). To me,...
For all the kids who have bravely and brilliantly helped me understand what it’s like to be them You awaken with a start as an alarm clangs next to your head. Someone turns on the light in your room and it glares against your eyelids. You burrow under the covers,...
I’ll be honest, I spend more time than I should looking at memes. By nature of my interests, I often get a plethora of therapy related memes. These tend to be some of my favorites because as a therapist and as an individual in therapy, I feel like I get to see the...
Before we dive in, I want to let you know that this post touches on the topic of suicide. It is a mere glimpse of my experience, a simplified version of a more nuanced story. I am also just one person. Please take care of yourself while you read, and I hope you find...
Are you seeking a way to relieve stress, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life? Look no further – massage therapy and bodywork might be the answer you’ve been searching for. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how massage and touch therapy can...
Touch is one of the most elementary tools we have to restore and calm our nervous systems. It is hard to feel embodied if we don’t feel comfortable in our own skin, for many of us finding comfort in our own skin can feel like a constant struggle. Our bodies are like...
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