by Tania Henderson | Mar 4, 2019 | Abuse, Anxiety, Communication, PTSD, Self-care, Trauma, Uncategorized
For most of us, one interaction can take us from a pleasant mood to seeing red. We know something is wrong and the need to address feels urgent. However, we rarely realize that if we act in the moment we are “hot”, we will lead a charge that could leave us...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 27, 2018 | Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Imagine that moment when you are standing on the front step of a family member’s home with the expected hot casserole in hand the family insisted is a must to honor traditions. The usual mantras start to play, “Maybe this year it can be different. We can all be on...
by Tania Henderson | Sep 26, 2018 | Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
It is hard to fully describe the reactions emerging since Dr. Christine Blasey Ford made sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Clients, friends, colleagues and I share disgust as we watch waves of cruelty crash down on Ford for...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 28, 2018 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
The following is a wonderful summary of a common experience among trauma survivors. The author, Bessel Vander Kolk, is a highly respected authority on trauma, known for his research and application of treatment modalities. As I have already heard from several...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 8, 2018 | Abuse, Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Relationship, Trauma, Uncategorized
It’s been a hard couple of weeks talking with multiple people dealing with painful hardships that have no answers or perceived end in sight. The situation is bad enough in and of itself, but adding a lack of information makes it unbearable. For example, an...
by Tania Henderson | Jul 19, 2018 | Abuse, Anxiety, Communication, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Relationship, Trauma, Uncategorized
I don’t think it is any great mystery that a major factor in a healthy relationship is good communication. What is not typically emphasized is that what we don’t say can be just as important as what comes out of our mouths. A messy, escalated conversation where we...
