Sometimes I Feel Like Everyone Just Wants Me to Get Over My Trauma. Are They Right? – By An Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Trauma is one of the most devastating events for the human brain and body. In addition to working through the effects on themselves, trauma survivors often (and sadly) feel pressure from those around them to “get over” the effects of their trauma. This pressure can...
Tips for Friends and Family of People with Trauma – by an Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Supporting a loved one suffering from the effects of their trauma can be a struggle. Maybe you’ve been confused or irritated by their behaviors or fears. Perhaps you’ve just been feeling very powerless and you don’t know how to help – so you’ve been...
3 Tips For Surviving – and Thriving – on Valentine’s Day Without a Partner – by an Atlanta Counselor
Loneliness is piercing, painful, pervasive, and heavy. In the best of times, Valentine’s Day evokes mixed emotions. In a pandemic, it can easily highlight the difficulty of dating in the digital age and provoke feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This...
What No-one Tells You About Conflict – by an Atlanta Couples Therapist
What comes to mind when you hear the word “conflict?” Do you see a picture of someone you know? Do you relive a situation that you observed early in life? Maybe the idea of conflict brings up an unpleasant bodily sensation. Your stomach may drop or your...
I Can’t Get Anything Done. Could I Have ADHD? Info From An Atlanta Counselor
Your desk is a mess. You have unfinished projects all over your house. Work is piling up. If this sounds like you, you might be concerned that something is wrong. All of a sudden, you just can’t seem to get anything done and you’re overwhelmed. You’ve probably heard a...About Us
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