Spiritual Abuse Defined The phrase spiritual abuse is being used more often, which is helpful and also can be complicated. It’s helpful, because many people have been harmed in the name of God and finally have language for their experience. Putting language to trauma helps us reengage our prefrontal cortex (the front thinky thinky part […]
Grooming in Adulthood: How It Shows Up in Love, Friendship, and Work
By Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Grooming in Adulthood When we think about grooming, we often picture child victims and adult perpetrators. But grooming isn’t limited to children; it’s also a key factor in the abuse many adults experience. It can sometimes be difficult to separate genuine kindness from coercive tactics, just like it is with childhood […]
Counseling in Wake Forest – Surviving Family During the Holidays
“What?!” you say incredulously. “Why would I need to survive my family during the holidays? We are just like a Norman Rockwell painting!” If you can honestly say this, we think that’s amazing! We want families to be happy and connected! Odds are if you’re reading a blog on our website you are, in fact, […]
3 Ways to Build Intimacy with Your Partner
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is famous for having said, “Into each life some rain must fall,” meaning life is always going to throw us some heartache. This same sentiment can be said about relationships. Into each one some irritability, frustration and overall blah-ness tends to fall. But while it’s common for all couples to go through “the […]
Finding a therapist in the Wake Forest and Rolesville Area
The Wake Forest and Rolesville areas of North Carolina is rapidly expanding as people find that it is a wonderful place to live with a small-town feel and big city amenities. The proximity to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park make it an ideal location to live and have and raise a family. Despite the […]