Betrayal and Trauma and Getting Vulnerable Again A natural response to trauma is focusing on keeping yourself safe. Identifying safety is a natural part of the healing process. However, one of the most common things that people can struggle with after dealing with betrayal trauma is identifying when they should
Practicing Self Kindness during Chaotic Times In our therapy practice, we are seeing clients who are struggling with the current state of things. There has been a lot to manage in the past year. A pandemic raging through the country, social isolation, political unrest, etc. On top of that, many
Navigating Through Sociocultural Trauma and Change Sociocultural trauma happens from the impact of being a part of a marginalized group. Cultural differences impact our interactions with our society, but they also impact the families who help us grow up. People have to individually learn to navigate through this reality. However,
Snapping Out of Denial and Into Reality “Snap” is such a powerful word. And yet it’s a word we use when we talk about that feeling when we come out of denial. It’s also a perfect word in many ways the change between denial and reality is that fast. I
Acceptance and Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Crisis Hello, Michael Salas from Vantage Point Counseling and I am finally making a new video. So, if you’ve ever tuned into this channel before, or you have watched any of my youtube videos before, you know that it’s been quite a while since I have made any
The Limits of Control in Extreme Vulnerability In this post, I’ll be using a term that could be controversial, which is “faith.” I want to begin with the disclaimer that faith is often used in relation to religion. I have no issues with people practicing any religion that feels authentic to
3 Reasons Why Traumas Aren’t Always Easy to Identify When many people think about trauma, stereotypical symptoms often come to mind. They could include everything from painful flashbacks to physical manifestations. But, traumas aren’t always easy to identify. There are plenty of “hidden signs” that can go overlooked or be
How Grounding Techniques Can Help You with Trauma Those who’ve experienced a traumatic event are often taught employ grounding techniques as a means of managing trauma symptoms. They are also helpful for people suffering from PTSD. The idea behind grounding techniques is that they help you stay focused on the
How to Get in Touch with Your Emotions When You Feel Numb Do you ever get a feeling of “numbness?” Does it feel like you can’t fully get in touch with your emotions, or feel anything at all? It can be a scary sensation since our emotions drive so much
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, it’s equally important to respect each other’s sexual boundaries. First of all, understand that it’s normal for a couple not to always have the same sexual desires. Or, maybe you do, but at