Healing C-PTSD: Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

After the initial meeting and assessment with the Dr who I'll be working closely with for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), it was also recommended that I do SSP - Safe and Sound Protocol alongside the EMDR sessions. A couple days ago, I had an appointment by phone with the person who will be...

EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS: Identifying the root cause for impulsive or overeating

I remember a day well over a year ago that was incredibly stressful and while eating a dark chocolate bar my oldest son asked, “Are you stress eating, Mom!?” I couldn’t help but laugh. He was 11 at the time and I had no idea he knew what that was, nor had I ever labeled...

Boundaries

While there are many amazing sources of information online, when it comes to healing and mental health it's so important to use discernment. There are many subtle (and not so subtle) marketing tactics these days and while mental health continues to grow in popularity, businesses and the increasing number of life coaches are unfortunately able...