“Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” – Robin Sharma “The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it’s not open.” Frank Zappa When everything seems to be going against you, remember that...
Summertime in Virginia is fun and there are so many things to do. During this time, families take vacations that are usually a time of fun and bonding. Traveling to the many sites in Virginia, there are many sites to see and experiences to partake in. Visiting...
Recently, while I was riding with some friends, I asked, “What is the one thing you are the most afraid of when you are riding?” Instantly, one friend spoke up “To not end up dead!” Then added, “Just like you, right?” The other friend added, “Yeah, anything that...
In this article, marriage counselor Elizabeth “Liz” Polinsky discusses the impact of past unresolved trauma on relationships, and how couple therapy can support couples in the trauma recovery process. Topics Covered: What is trauma? Symptoms of unresolved trauma....
How we define a traumatic event all depends on how these events impact our daily lives. Events happen all the time. We then filter the event in our minds and do our best to make sense of the events. For example, there was this one time when I was getting ready for a...
Hidden Wounds Childhood trauma, I want to sit here and lick my wounds; I have so many. I have so many injuries from childhood trauma, some deeper than others. Some have managed to scab over, but others seem unable to heal. Some I thought were recovered, and...
