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Understanding Complex Childhood Trauma
Complex childhood trauma refers to the experiences of multiple and prolonged traumas, typically occurring in childhood or adolescence, such as emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. These experiences can have a significant impact on a person's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being, and may lead to long-term consequences that can persist into adulthood. Children who experience complex trauma may struggle with a range of emotional and behavioral [...]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Many people in various spheres of life have suffered from imposter syndrome. Sociological research indicates that those who have felt like an imposter experience anxiety-induced thoughts about their lack of qualification as well as a strong sense of incompetence in their field. Those in the marketplace wonder if they had been hired by mistake. Others think they will wait to be seen as frauds and shown the exit after [...]
Upcoming Social Skills Group
This will be a 6-week group for 8-12 students between the ages of 11 and 13. Each group session will focus on various social skills, and incorporate an activity to practice and time to process while building group cohesion. Topics covered: starting social conversations, listening skills, exploring common interests, empathizing and viewing situations from alternate perspectives, collaboration, and conflict resolution. The group will be facilitated by Lauren Bose, LCSW, [...]
Pursuing Intimacy through Connection
Many people acknowledge that a personal sense of wellbeing is dynamically linked with emotional intimacy within resilient relationships. Even researchers are exclaiming that people who have close and intimate relationships have better health and longevity alongside overall life satisfaction in contrast to those that don’t. Whether seen on Reality TV shows, heard on podcasts, or observed through mainstream media - it can be evident that people tend to thrive [...]
Top 7 Benefits of A Good Night’s Sleep
The Centers for Disease Control recommends adults sleep at least 7 hours each night. If you are getting around 7 hours of rest nightly, you’re lucky. Nearly one in every three adults has difficulty sleeping each night. If you are not getting good sleep each night, you need to begin thinking about how you can get more rest because the benefits of a good night’s sleep are invaluable. Here [...]
How To Cope with Grief And The Loss Of A Family Member
Losing a loved one is one of the most stressful times of anyone’s life. In fact, psychiatrists and therapists have ranked the loss of a loved one as one of the top five stressors a human can face. As adults mature, they are faced with the loss of someone they loved. In fact, when each person dies, they leave an average of five grief-stricken people behind them, which means [...]