Written by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Romance Fiction – Part 1 Falling in love through romance fiction is a common pastime for many creatives and story-lovers alike. We read of star-crossed lovers defying the odds, of enemies-to-lovers who choose each other despite their flaws, and friends who find each other to be so much more. Fictional […]
Your Partner is Not a Narcissist
Why “Narcissistic Abuse” Is the Wrong Label for Abusive Relationships The internet is flooded with content about “narcissistic abuse.” A simple search reveals countless YouTube channels, podcasts, and articles dedicated to this single term. While it’s become a convenient shorthand in our cultural lexicon, labeling an abusive partner as a “narcissist” or “covert narc” or […]
When Breathwork Backfires – Why It’s Not Always Safe for Trauma Recovery
The Breath of Life – Or a Breath That Feels Like Death? Breathwork is often talked about as helpful, and for good reason. Deep breathing exercises, often called breathwork, and somatic practices that emphasize the breath can absolutely help many people calm their nervous systems, reconnect with their bodies, and find peace. But what happens […]
10 Reasons To Do Personalized Therapy Intensives
Why do clients want to do personalized therapy intensives? Sandra* lamented, “I’m so tired of just being on the cusp of something then our time is up and I have to stop. Then who knows what life is going to happen over the next week – it’s so hard to get back into that deep […]
What is Trauma Therapy? Can I get that in Wake Forest?
Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma. Trauma may come in the form of a physically or emotionally abusive relationship, a physical accident such as a car accident, rape, the sudden loss of a loved […]