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jeankussnyder
Mar 22, 20233 min
What is Disassociation
Disassociation is a process through which you disconnect from what is happening to you or in the world around you. This can include...
jeankussnyder
Feb 18, 20234 min
How to Fill up Your Cup
I think we are all familiar with the concept of an emotional cup and know that it’s important to keep it filled, but in case you aren’t,...
jeankussnyder
Jan 31, 20233 min
Are Childhood Trauma and ADHD Linked?
ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, emotional reactivity, racing thoughts, distractibility, decreased concentration, inattention, and...
jeankussnyder
Nov 25, 20224 min
Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are very similar emotions and can often become confused with each other. However, shame and guilt are two very different...
jeankussnyder
Sep 28, 20223 min
Does Alcohol Use Stop You From Healing From Trauma?
Sometimes when people are coping with a trauma in their past, they will turn to drinking or using drugs to help them through the pain....
jeankussnyder
Sep 3, 20223 min
20 Warning Signs that you Might be Codependent
Have you ever wondered if you were codependent? Or maybe someone told you that you were, but you weren’t sure what exactly that meant....
jeankussnyder
Aug 20, 20223 min
Abuse Survivors and Anger
Anger can be a difficult emotion for anyone to deal with, but can often be paralyzing for an abuse survivor. As an abuse survivor, you...
jeankussnyder
Aug 2, 20223 min
10 Warning Signs Your Partner is Isolating You
One of the things that we know abusers will do to their intended victims is to isolate them from family and friends. The abuser will...
jeankussnyder
Jul 18, 20223 min
What is Trauma Bonding?
Trauma bonding essentially is the bond that some people form with their abuser. This usually occurs in relationships with cyclical abuse....
jeankussnyder
Jul 10, 20223 min
Help! I Don’t want to Abuse My Kids!
If you were abused as a child, you probably are aware that you have a higher chance of abusing your children than other parents do. There...
jeankussnyder
Jun 22, 20222 min
How Childhood Emotional Abuse Affects Brain Development
Did you experience emotional abuse or neglect as a child? According to studies, approximately 14% of Americans experienced some form of...
jeankussnyder
Jun 6, 20223 min
PTSD Symptoms May get Worse Before Getting Better When Starting Therapy
You’ve been experiencing symptoms of PTSD including nightmares, avoiding places that remind you of what happened, feeling stressed and...
jeankussnyder
May 23, 20223 min
Ways to Cope with PTSD at Work
I f you’ve experienced a traumatic event, you may be experiencing PTSD symptoms. Some of these symptoms can be especially troubling while...
jeankussnyder
May 13, 20223 min
8 Dangers of Keeping The Secret of Your Abuse
When you are abused as a child, you are often coerced at some level to keep the secret of the abuse from others. At times, the abuser is...
jeankussnyder
Apr 30, 20224 min
How to Cope With Shame and Guilt
Guilt and shame are something that many survivors of abuse have to deal with in one form or another. Although we often use these terms...
jeankussnyder
Apr 11, 20223 min
What is Abuse?
In general, there are several different types of abuse that can occur. They are all harmful to the development of a normal, happy, and...
jeankussnyder
Apr 5, 20224 min
Long-Term Effects of Childhood Abuse & Neglect
Many people who were abused as a child continue to feel the effects of it far into adulthood. This doesn’t depend on how old you were...
jeankussnyder
Mar 18, 20223 min
How to know if you have PTSD
Like virtually every other mental health illness out there, PTSD will look different with every single person. However, there are...
jeankussnyder
Mar 4, 20223 min
Stop Neglecting Yourself: You Are Worth It!
What is self-neglect Self-neglect is when you don’t take the time and effort to give your body and mind what it needs to flourish! If you...
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