

Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS): Understanding the Challenges in Recovery.
Early recovery from a substance use disorder is a brave and hopeful step toward a better life. However, many people are surprised when...


Healing Substance Use Disorder with EMDR Therapy
For many individuals struggling with substance use, the urge to drink or use doesn’t always stem from the present moment—it often traces...


The Quiet Weight of Self-Neglect: A Gentle Reflection for Those with a Trauma History
Self-neglect doesn’t always look like chaos. Sometimes, it’s silent. It shows up in the background of daily life: missed meals, skipped...


The Lasting Impact of Childhood Bullying on Trauma, the Nervous System, and Self-Worth
Childhood bullying leaves more than just emotional bruises—it can cause long-term trauma that deeply affects the nervous system and a...


Prevention Skills for Substance Use Disorder
Relapse can be a part of the recovery journey for some individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). While it's a challenging hurdle,...


The Window of Tolerance
According to Dan Siegal (1999) and Pat Ogden et all (2006), The Window of Tolerance refers to the “zone you can be in when your emotions...


Codependency and Trauma
There are many people suffering from the pain that codependency causes. They are often surprised to learn that codependency can be an...


The Power of Believing in Yourself
Giving yourself permission to believe in yourself, your goals and your abilities can change your life. Getting out of your own way by...


What is Love Addiction?
According to Pia Mellody, Love Addiction has specific characteristics that differentiate it from Codependency. These characteristics...


Perfectionism Traits
Can you relate to black and white thinking patterns? Do you have an unrelenting inner critic that is hard on you for the slightest...