Ever wonder why all the mean and hurtful people seem to gravitate to you? Keep reading to learn about how you might be attracting toxic people. And learn how to repel them instead.

Coping Skills, Grounding, Trauma, perfectionismBenita DeLucaApril 7, 2021childhood trauma, grounding, flashbacks, body memories, s, somatic flashbacks

A “How To” Guide to Setting Boundaries with Parents

Maybe you’re wondering what boundaries are, why they’re important, and how to go about establishing them with your parents. If you are feeling like your parents won’t leave you alone, trust you to make decisions or give you unwanted advice, then you’ve come to the right place.

Coping Skills, Grounding, Trauma, perfectionismOlivia DabboussiMarch 3, 2021childhood trauma, grounding, flashbacks, body memories, s, somatic flashbacks

I Can't Handle Adulthood: What Do I Do?

Whether it’s your commute to work, work load, student loan debt, the pressures of dating, getting an oil change, doing household chores, or remembering to buy more toilet paper and dish soap, the responsibilities of an adult life can feel overwhelming and difficult to handle. Learn how you can embrace your life and start loving, OK…tolerating, being an adult.

Coping Skills, Grounding, Trauma, perfectionismBenita DeLucaFebruary 20, 2021childhood trauma, grounding, flashbacks, body memories, s, somatic flashbacks

Somatic Flashbacks and Trauma: How Your Body Holds on to Painful Memories

Painful experiences, and the trauma that can result, don’t just live in your brain, they are also stored as body memories. Learn how to cope with flashbacks and heal your body and mind.

Coping Skills, Grounding, Trauma, perfectionismJennifer VandegriffJanuary 31, 2021childhood trauma, grounding, flashbacks, body memories, s, somatic flashbacks

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