Mindfulness Meditation Boosts Self-Compassion
Why is it that we will extend kindness to all those around us but, when it comes to ourselves, we can be so cruel? The causes of our self-loathing may be rooted in an abusive childhood or in… Read More
Grounding: A Critical Element in Healing Trauma and Other Life Experiences
Trauma causes us to revert to the animal instincts of fight, flight or freeze. Posttraumatic stress disorder puts us in this primitive survival condition on a continuing basis. The heightened state of being causes a number of physical… Read More
Traumatic Memories
Traumatic memories are ones we often wish we could erase. This is particularly true for people suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to Dr. William R. Klemm, there are several different approaches that have been tried to deal… Read More
Trauma and the Benefits of Writing About It
Art Markman Ph. D. states it simply, “Psychological trauma is bad for your health.” Suffering through a traumatic experience may lead to any of several symptoms. Lashing out at others, withdrawal, and physical illness are among them. A… Read More
Mindfulness: We Know We Should Practice It. Here’s How.
According to Andrea Nonior, psychologist, professor, and author of The Friendship Fix, it is possible to focus on living in the present despite the chaotic cacophony that may rage around us.” Mindfulness; truly paying attention to your thoughts… Read More
The World’s Simplest Meditation
This guest post by Richard Crown on ThinkSimpleNow.com describes a simple way to meditate. Survivors of traumatic events do well to tune out the noise, clear the mind, and become centered within themselves. Richard Crown suggests a “gazing”… Read More
Is Touch Therapy Needed To Heal From Trauma?
Rebecca (not her real name) thought she could take it no longer. Nearly every day since the attack a year ago she had been in pain. The assault had happened in the parking lot next to her car… Read More
Somatic Experiencing: How It Can Restore Confidence After a Traumatic Event
The car accident was six months ago, but Chris (not her real name) still was too anxious to drive. The rear end collision that had come while she waited for a city bus to take on passengers left… Read More
