Post-Traumatic Growth. Is it a thing?
Post-traumatic growth is generally defined as “positive” changes that occur as a result of hardship. The ancient Greeks had a saying, “All great wisdom comes from suffering.” In an attempt to better understand how painful events can lead to personal growth, resilience researchers have attempted to answer the question: Can traumatic events lead to positive outcomes?
The Inner Critic
How do you talk to yourself? Our inner critic begins to develop at an early age. Messages of judgement and criticism from others are recorded in our psyches and can be replayed, even without our awareness. For some of us, it can feel so normal that we don’t even notice or question the messages.
Trauma and Grief: The Family Lifeboat
The storm is here. Every family member must put on his/her life jacket and get into the lifeboat together. You will experience waves of emotion, challenging behaviors, uncertainty and losses.