Do you believe everything you read? Do you believe everything you hear? I realize "inquiring minds want to know" and gossip can seem initially enticing, but seriously, how much credence do you give to what other people have to say about anything? How do you decide the difference between a credible source and a shoddy source? How can you tell when you are being manipulated or tricked? What critical … [Read more...]
Is Your Life How You Want It to Be?
I’ve been thinking for hours now about what kind of profound post I would make at the beginning of this new year. Or this new month. Or this new day. My words are still trickling in slowly…. So, while I’m thinking, I’ve decided to ask you all what you are thinking…. What are your goals this year? this month? this week? And, seriously, if you could rule the world, what would you do? What changes would you … [Read more...]
Holidays for DID Trauma Survivors… Making it Nice for the Littles
I hope you are all having a good holiday season..... I had hoped to post these thoughts a couple days back, but unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance until now. And even though it’s the day after Christmas, I still want to approach the topic. I’m proposing that it’s not too late to make a difference this year. In my experience, from listening through the years, holidays are typically very difficult times for … [Read more...]
10 Qualities Therapists Recognize in Good Clients, part 2
Hello, I hope this day finds you doing well. The first part of this article certainly caused a little stir, and maybe raised a few eyebrows along the way. Please know, my intention in posting these blogs is not to offend anyone. If you have any questions or concerns about anything I've posted, please comment and let me know what you're thinking! And here's a big Thank You! to the folks who did comment to the … [Read more...]
Interviewing a new Therapist – Questions to Keep in Mind
It appears that several of the readers of this blog have gone through the wringer in terms of finding a good trauma therapist. When you are interviewing new therapists, in addition to clarifying that they have the skills and training it takes to provide proper treatment for your trauma issues, it is also important to ask about their approach to trauma work. Make sure their views match or blend with your own … [Read more...]