Verbal abuse

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It's Not Always Depression

Oct 72 min read

When You Make a Mistake, What Happens Next?

When you make a mistake do you pick yourself up or beat yourself up?

Sep 7, 20227 min read

Healing From Trauma Means Dealing With Disgust

This article was originally published on Slate.com on 6/20/22. Irene recently came to therapy because her anxiety had been revving up,...

May 9, 20224 min read

“He’s an Idiot!” Considering the Judgments We All Make

"He's an idiot," my father would snap when someone didn't do something the way he wanted. It didn't bother me then. But now I realize my...

Apr 5, 20205 min read

10 Tips to Prevent Fights with Loved Ones

More than ever people need tools to handle their emotions. We must work hard to NOT take out stress on our loved ones.

Nov 14, 20195 min read

Disgust: A Natural Emotional Response to Abuse

Disgust is an emotion that is rarely talked about but is very important for healing from verbal, physical, and sexual abuse.

Feb 13, 20175 min read

Why Are People Mean?

Cecily grew up in a family with lots of shouting and sometimes some hitting. Cecily naturally thought yelling and hitting WAS anger. I