Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop something called “reaction wood” or “stress wood” which develops as a result of being pulled or blown in one direction or another. The stress wood strengthens the tree and it keeps the tree from continuing to grow in directions that would ultimately hurt it. In…
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This handout is to help you understand some of what’s needed to be able to move forward. Stabilizing Because of the nature of post-traumatic stress, you may find yourself feeling out of control, acting compulsively, and being overrun with…
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the difficult emotions you may be experiencing. There are certain emotions you experienced during your traumatic experience(s) that were incredibly intense and confusing. As a result, many trauma survivors try to…
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the thought processes you may be experiencing and give some tips on how to move forward. Thoughts and Beliefs All humans make sense of their experience. Sometimes we know that we…