by Tania Henderson | Apr 16, 2019 | Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
A recent documentary, Leaving Neverland, has been making headlines depicting the lives of two men (Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck) enduring years of sexual abuse inflicted by Michael Jackson and the rippling effect it has in their lives. There are elements of...
by Tania Henderson | Mar 13, 2019 | Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
In response to the PTSD article, Pastor Michael Bergman shared another type of painful struggle that may be part of the aftermath: “There is also “moral injury,” that can be connected with PTSD. Moral injury occurs when “there is a deep seated sense of...
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...
