Anxiety and Depression and How to Help Yourself If you’ve ever been told to “just stop worrying” or to “choose joy,” you already know how unhelpful that advice is. Anxiety and depression are not character flaws. Nor are they signs that your faith is weak. They are not things you can simply decide your way […]
Why Mindfulness Practice Matters for Trauma Healing
Many people try mindfulness practice and feel worse, not better. They sit still, notice their heart race or their thoughts go willy nilly, and decide they’re failing. The truth is so much kinder (and more accurate): your nervous system is doing its job. When you’ve lived with chronic stress, abuse, or ongoing uncertainty, your body […]
Spiritual Grooming: When Faith is Twisted Into Control
by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Spiritual Grooming Faith holds immense power in someone’s life. It is often the most intimate and soul-binding experience. The church is meant to be a place of safety, trust, and meaning. When predators use this soul-focused trust to control and harm, a person’s relationship with themselves, with others, and with God […]
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 […]
How to Choose a Trauma-informed Therapist Who Truly Gets It
Choosing a trauma-informed therapist to help you work through traumatic events can sometimes feel like a traumatic event itself! If you’ve ever had a terrible therapy experience, you may be a bit gun shy to even try again! We get it! Lots of individuals overlook the critical step of finding the right therapist for trauma […]