Category: Coping

boundaries, Coping, counseling, grief, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, relationships, self care, Trauma Therapy, Uncategorized

The healing work of forgiveness; a trauma sensitive perspective

I (Elizabeth) am a practicing Christian, raised in the church, and living in the Bible Belt. I am also an experienced trauma counselor. I work with those who have suffered great abuses, many times at the hands of those who were supposed to be safe and almost always from those in positions of power. In … Continue reading The healing work of forgiveness; a trauma sensitive perspective

ADD/ADHD, adolescent counseling, child counseling, Coping

The ADHD Journey: The parenting we needed.

By Chellsea Sparks, M.A., LPC Associate Parenting in today’s day and age can seem overwhelming, considering how scary the world can be right now. There may be an added layer of pressure if your child or children has ADHD. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is widely misunderstood and stigmatized, especially in children. There is still misinformation about … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: The parenting we needed.

ADD/ADHD, Coping, Mindfulness, neurodivergence, Resources, self care

The ADHD Journey: My ADHD Toolbox

By Chellsea Sparks, M.A., LPC-Associate Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact numerous areas of functioning for neurodivergent people. These areas can include social, occupational, family, financial, and overall life functioning. The symptoms of ADHD involve the executive functioning portion of the brain. Executive functioning encompasses the cognitive portion of the brain that is responsible for decision-making … Continue reading The ADHD Journey: My ADHD Toolbox

Complex trauma, Coping, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Resources, Trauma Therapy

Your experience matters; why it is important to believe survivors of assault

Trauma has a deep impact on our whole life. For many people, they describe life before trauma compared to life after trauma. It is not just the trauma itself that impacts a survivor, it is the support they receive around the event. In fact, the support received following a traumatic event is the biggest factor … Continue reading Your experience matters; why it is important to believe survivors of assault

boundaries, Coping, relationships, Resources, self care

Caring for loved ones

The holidays can be difficult. It is challenging to care for ourselves but it is also challenging to care for our loved ones who may be hurting. It is difficult to see people we love suffering. Here are a few considerations: The holidays can be stressful, even triggering. Begin by taking care of you. If … Continue reading Caring for loved ones