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Dear Mama: 4 Therapy Styles For Healing The Mother-Daughter Relationship

May 12, 2023
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Lifestyle

Mom, mommy, mama, ma, madre, or however you call your mother, this relationship is foundational to a sense of self and survival. A unique blend of love, nurturance, and emotional connection usually defines the mother-daughter relationship.  The mother-daughter relationship is a complex and multifaceted bond that significantly influences emotional well-being and sense of self. It is a primary source of identity formation and shapes a daughter's beliefs about herself, relationships, and the world.  While the mother-daughter relationship usually signifies nurturance and love, this isn’t everyone's experience. Mama drama is a state of conflict in the mother-daughter dyad resulting from deeper parental wounds. When there are parental wounds in this relationship, it can greatly impact the daughter's development and overall life experiences.  A parental wound refers to emotional scars...

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Five Causes of Parental Wounds

May 12, 2023
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Human beings are social beings. Our earliest experiences shape the very core of our identity. The relationship with our parents or primary caregivers is pivotal in our emotional development. However, not all parent-child relationships are idyllic, and many individuals carry deep emotional wounds deriving from their upbringing.  Understanding Parental Wounds:  Parental wounds refer to the emotional scars and unresolved traumas resulting from dysfunctional or challenging relationships with our parents or primary caregivers. These wounds can manifest in various ways, such as feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, difficulties forming healthy relationships, and persistent emotional pain.  5 Causes of Parental Wounds:  Parental wounds can arise from a variety of situations, including:  1. Neglect: A lack of emotional attunement, physical care, or attention from parents can leave lasting damage.  2. Abuse: Physical, emotional, or...

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What Are the Signs of Trauma in Children

March 25, 2023
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The experiences during the formative years (from birth to age eight) of childhood are meaningful as they lay the foundation for the rest of your child’s life. While it is often said that children are resilient, it’s that trauma looks different in children compared to adults.  Trauma during childhood is associated with numerous mental disorders and physical illnesses among children, adolescents, and adults, and a growing number of experts call it a public health crisis (Parks, 2020). Unresolved trauma (unprocessed/unaddressed trauma) from traumatic events can shape children leaving a lasting negative impact long into life. Children must get the help they need to resolve sources of conflict, prevent long-suffering and begin healing.  Common signs of trauma in children Trauma is any disturbing event or experience perceived as life-threatening or...

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How to Support Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma

March 25, 2023
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The American Psychological Association (APA) describes trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, sexual assault, or natural disaster.  Trauma is a prevalent and very universal occurrence. One study noted that close to 90% of adults had experienced a traumatic event at some point. You or someone you know may have experienced a traumatic event.  Some examples of traumatic events are  Natural disasters  Intimate partner violence (IPV)  Life-threatening illnesses  Loss/grief  Acts of violence  War/terrorism  Sexual assault Severe traumatic experiences can cause a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. According to the National Institute for Mental Health (NIHM), PTSD is a condition that develops in some people who have experienced (or witnessed) a shocking, frightening, or dangerous event. When traumatic events recur, like physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, it is known...

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Can Changing Your Mindset Make You Happier?

March 25, 2023
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Could changing our mindset and how we speak to ourselves make us happier?  Could it make us less stressed or anxious?  The short answer to this is yes (yes, yes, absolutely yes!). Changing your mindset can make you happier and less stressed or anxious. Let’s explore what a mindset is and how changing your mindset can impact your life. A mindset is a collection of thoughts and beliefs about one’s self or world. Our experiences create mindsets, be it early ones from childhood, education, or ones shaped by spirituality and religion. Mindsets develop a view of ourselves and our world. Our vision or mindset is important because it is our reality and gives direction in our life. The right mindset can set you up for success.  Can...

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Can Texting Cause Anxiety? Yes, it can!

March 25, 2023
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Lifestyle

What Is Texting Anxiety? Anxiety from forms of digital communication, aka texting anxiety, is quite common. Texting anxiety is when you feel uneasiness or fear while waiting for someone to respond. It is distress caused by feelings of urgency or pressure to respond to a text message. It may look like a lengthy text message and the fear of being misunderstood.  Texting anxiety (like other forms of stress) is a thief. This type of pressure robs you of your present and future (through fear). Texting anxiety can harm your health because it raises your stress levels. What is known about high-stress levels is that they can cause physical symptoms like headaches and even weaken your immune symptoms.  Why Am I Feeling Anxiety From Texting? Texting anxiety is often rooted...

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Want Another Therapist? Read This First!

March 22, 2023
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First, what are some signs that it might be time to move on from your therapist?  When you seek a therapist, what do you look for? Did you know that the better relationship you have with your therapist, the better outcome you will have? If you have a therapist and you feel indifferent about if you should continue with them, here are some tips below on what to look for. 4 Surefire Reasons You Should Change Your Therapist Your therapist is unprofessional. Unprofessional behavior can look like your therapist frequently checking emails or their phone during your sessions. Also, if your therapist is routinely late for your sessions, doesn’t return calls, or cancels without prior notice, it is time for a new therapist. The client-therapist relationship is a...

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