Precise language matters in when talking about abuse dynamics – and the term “narcissistic abuse” in terribly imprecise. In today’s world, mental health conversations have gained significant traction – THANK GOD. It’s about time, to be honest. A topic that often arises is “narcissistic abuse.” While abuse awareness is crucial, understanding and using accurate terminology […]
What Teletherapy Is Like with Our Wake Forest Counselors
The concept of telehealth has made big news as we all hunker down at home. But do you know what that really means? There are lots of images of men and women in white coats and a patient with a tissue up to their nose. Is that what counseling looks like through teletherapy? These are […]
Wake Forest Counseling – Meet Norma
The Journey and The Process would like to introduce Norma Digeso as part of our Wake Forest counseling team. Norma is a FABULOUS counselor and her clients love working with her. We thought we’d take a minute to let you get to know her. She might just be the counselor you have been looking for! […]
5 Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship
At some point in life, most of us have experienced being in a toxic relationship, whether we’re aware of it or not. People of all ages, nationalities and sexual orientations can find themselves in an unhealthy relationship, confused as to how they got there, or perhaps even unsure the situation is unhealthy. While physical abuse is […]
Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect
Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning “don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, continued, systemic neglect can have negative ramifications on a child’s psyche. A continued […]