I not only long for the day that the American Psychological Association includes “Developmental Trauma Disorder” within the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but… Read more “Developmental Trauma Disorder (Mini-Blog #27)”
Category: Therapy
The Body Keeps the Score on Audiobook
Trauma is everywhere y’all! I thoroughly believe trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences are the single greatest public health threat in our country. The entire book is up… Read more “The Body Keeps the Score on Audiobook”
The Safe Space or (Counseling Isn’t About Agreement in Belief Systems)
A lot of supporters for the recent anti-LGBTQI counseling law in TN (which I’ve previously written in opposition to here and here) like to state that “if… Read more “The Safe Space or (Counseling Isn’t About Agreement in Belief Systems)”
UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF THE ANXIOUS/PREOCCUPIED ATTACHMENT STYLE
I recently started my own personal endeavor of understanding Attachment Theory and Attachment Styles in general, but specifically in romantic relationships since 1) I grew up in… Read more “UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF THE ANXIOUS/PREOCCUPIED ATTACHMENT STYLE”
Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…
ACA Code of Ethics: A.4.b. Personal Values Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients, trainees, and… Read more “Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…”
Lying Aside my Umbrella of Shame or [Shame and My Spirituality II] (Shamefessional #11)
I shared my last Shamefessional about Shame and My Spirituality with my roommate who had noted changes in my beliefs and how influenced by Dr. Brene Brown… Read more “Lying Aside my Umbrella of Shame or [Shame and My Spirituality II] (Shamefessional #11)”
Discovering Shame Made Me Better? (Mini-Blog #11 and Shamefessional #7)
I use to be really argumentative; more than I am now and 100 times more uncivil! I did it because people use to make fun of me… Read more “Discovering Shame Made Me Better? (Mini-Blog #11 and Shamefessional #7)”
Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian
Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian Dr. Charles Eick Abstract A Catholic Christian learns… Read more “Beginning the Journey of Informal Counseling from a Theistic Existential Approach: A Personal Perspective from a Catholic Christian”
The Toxic Attraction Between an Empath & a Narcissist
I’ve been researching narsisstic abuse for a couple months and trying to accept I was married to one. And that I was the empath. Even though the… Read more “The Toxic Attraction Between an Empath & a Narcissist”
I’m Okay in See-through Skin (Shamefessional #5)
I know I’ll wither so peel away the bark Because nothing grows when it is dark In spite of all my fears, I can see it all… Read more “I’m Okay in See-through Skin (Shamefessional #5)”