Intimacy Invaded: When Past Sexual Trauma Invades Your Bedroom

Intimacy Invaded: When Past Sexual Trauma Invades Your Bedroom

Many survivors of sexual abuse report that they have flashbacks or dissociate during sex even though they love and trust their current partner. If this is happening to you, please know that you are not alone AND there is help available for this.

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Taming Your Inner Critic

Taming Your Inner Critic

If your inner critic says things like these, then this blog is for you.

“You are so stupid! Why did you say that?

“They will never give YOU the promotion”

“You’re a terrible mother. You can’t even manage to get them to school on time.”

“You are so fat! And now you’re eating that?”

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Self-Compassion is Not Self-Indulgence

Self-Compassion is Not Self-Indulgence

When my kids were growing up, one of their favorite movies was Disney’s “The Mighty Ducks” with Emelio Estevez. The two coaches in the movie are fairly good examples of the difference between self-criticism and self-compassion when it comes to motivating ourselves to be our best selves.

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