Acute Stress Syndrome (ASS), also known as Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), is a psychological condition that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. It is characterized by severe anxiety, dissociation, and other distressing symptoms that occur within the first month following the trauma. Understanding this condition is crucial for recognizing its signs, providing […]
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Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) is a psychological condition that describes the mental and emotional state of women who have experienced prolonged domestic violence. It is a subset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and encompasses a wide range of symptoms and behaviors resulting from sustained abuse. This blog post aims to shed light on the complexities
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Do you tend to avoid thinking about difficult emotions or memories? Have you heard that it’s unhealthy to just suppress all the hard things? In this blog post, we will explore a helpful strategy to gradually and deliberately work on distressing memories and emotions: the Container Method. This technique, commonly used by trauma therapists, can
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Today, you’re going to discover the 8 dysfunctional family roles. What Constitutes A Functional Family? A functional family system is one that meets family members’ needs. Those needs include: Related: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect In 6 Steps (+FREE Worksheets PDF) 8 Dysfunctional Family Roles The needs that each family member needs are usually divided
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In this post, you’re going to learn all about big T trauma – its signs and ways to heal. Big T Trauma Big T Trauma refers to an experience or event that is highly distressing, threatening or life-altering and can cause long-term psychological effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and other mental
Being a parentified child can significantly impact one’s emotional and psychological development. This term refers to children who are thrust into adult roles, meeting their parents’ emotional or practical needs rather than receiving proper parental care. This blog post will explore the causes and effects of being a parentified child and provide actionable steps for
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