You say something in a tense moment and immediately regret it. Or maybe you shut down during a conversation that mattered, only to walk away wondering why you couldn’t just stay present. That quiet internal voice might whisper, “What’s wrong with me?” or “Why do I keep doing this?” In my work with men navigating…
Trauma triggers can be a challenging experience for anyone who has gone through a traumatic event. Whether it’s the sound of a car backfiring, a smell that reminds you of the traumatic memory, or seeing a person who was involved, triggers can be both sudden and entirely unexpected. When triggered, intense feelings of anxiety, flashbacks,…
Emotions are always out there waiting in the wings to visit us, whether we are ready or willing. You may be astonished at how many emotional states there are, and how regularly they visit us. Research shows that we typically experience 35 to 50 emotions as we go through each day. We humans are capable…