by Tania Henderson | Mar 12, 2019 | PTSD, Uncategorized
PTSD is a term that has become so overused that most people do not know its true meaning. It is usually assumed to describe the aftermath of any traumatic event. In reality, it is a relatively rare phenomenon. PTSD is a descriptor that tries to...
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 | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve recently learned about a fantastic psychologist and pioneer Karen Rayne, PhD. who has written a much needed book for parents talking about sex education with teenagers (Unhushed). She also started an organization that attempts to help educate adults about...
by Tania Henderson | Feb 7, 2019 | Anxiety, Self-care, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
I will never forget an afternoon I called my mother when I was in graduate school. Through tears and hiccups, I told her that I did not know if I could handle the pressures I was under. I was in my third semester of school with a two month old baby and...
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 | Nov 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
I feel like November snuck up on me and I soon realized that in just a few weeks, there will be holiday get togethers and a spike in stressors. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a utility belt like Batman that gives you all you need to survive the season? You feel frantic...