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After a traumatic event, the brain will attempt to cope. Among other methods, avoidance is one of those ways people end up coping. In this blog, we are going to talk about something many people experience but rarely discuss: avoidance after trauma. We will look at what avoidance really is, why it can feel like the safest option, and how it often ends up keeping people stuck instead of helping them heal. By the end, you should have a clearer picture of why you might avoid cert

Relationships have the potential to bring either great joy into your life or a lot of pain and heartache. Because of the potential of harm that comes with relationships, it is important to always be looking out for harmful habits or red flags in a potential partner. The red flag that we will look at in this blog is narcissism; specifically the patterns that follow narcissistic behavior. This blog will also talk about how to deal with such behavior and when you should start lo

This blog is about destructive communication patterns in marriage — what they are, why they happen, and what you can do about them. If you and your spouse keep having the same fights over and over without anything getting resolved, then this blog is for you. We will discuss the most common patterns couples fall into and explain how marriage counseling can help you find a better way forward.

Experiencing intrusive thoughts is a universal experience for most people. Those thoughts tend to pop up in your brain at inconvenient times, but most people do not act on them and realize that they are intrusive thoughts. When it comes to people with ADHD, however, the reaction can be different. This blog will break down what causes these moments, how they connect to ADHD, and what you can actually do to feel more in control over your thoughts. Stressed Out Man At Florecer

Many times we can find ourselves just relaxing alone or with a group of people, and then, out of nowhere, we experience thoughts that cause us to feel worried or ashamed of ourselves. These thoughts are known as intrusive thoughts. The first thought or feeling after experiencing intrusive thoughts is guilt or shame for having such thoughts, but is this shame really justified? In this blog, we'll break down the difference between intrusive thoughts and intentional thoughts, ex

People recovering from trauma often need specialized treatment in order to overcome their trauma responses. There are many methods in which to overcome trauma through treatment, but in this blog, we will discuss EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a therapy method designed to help people process and heal from painful or traumatic memories. Below, we will break down how EMDR works, who it can help, and what you can expect from your very first sessio

There are many people who find themselves never seeking out opportunities or relationships in fear of rejection. Sometimes, when those same people do seek out opportunities, they end up facing rejection followed by strong emotions of pain. In this blog, we are going to talk about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD. We will explain what it is, what it can look like in daily life, and why it often shows up alongside ADHD.

Coming home after an especially stressful shift at work or a stressful exam at school can come with some mixed feelings. On one hand, you're relieved it's over for now, but on the other hand, the results are still unresolved. During periods of anxiety such as these, a lot of anxiety can build up, and as a result, you may notice yourself lashing out in frustration at things that you normally wouldn't think about. In this blog, we will explore the surprising connection between

When someone wrongs you in a deep way, the pain does not stay contained to a single moment, such as the moment it happened. It lives on inside us as resentment, anger, fear, and a longing for justice. These emotions often end up directed at the person who hurt us, ourselves, those around us, and even at God. Forgiveness is one of the ways we keep these emotions from affecting the rest of our lives.