Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or inherited trauma, refers to the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that are passed down from one generation to the next due to unresolved trauma. When an individual experiences trauma, the impact often transcends their own life, influencing their children and grandchildren through learned behaviors, emotional responses, and unspoken …
Navigating Panic Attacks: Understanding, Coping, and Finding Solid Ground Panic attacks can be an overwhelming and frightening experience, often leaving those who experience them feeling a loss of control and disconnected from reality. This heightened state of anxiety triggers the body’s natural fight-or-flight response, engaging the nervous system in a cascade of physiological reactions. Understanding …
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People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
In the last five to ten years, more people are realizing how our childhood impacts us as adults. Our home environment, our day to day life, our parents, our family, our culture, our beliefs, and our world experiences during childhood all play a role in who we become as an adult. Many of us are …
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There’s a lot of talk in social media about “healing journeys”, which might leave you wondering what to expect on yours. I wish I could say it’s all rainbow and butterflies, but it isn’t….and that is actually a beautiful thing. Here’s what you might experience while healing your trauma wounds: 1. It might feel like …
Most people confuse values and goals as synonyms, but they’re actually quite different. Both are beneficial to have in order to grow as a person and have a fulfilling life. Below are three important distinctions about values: Values don’t have an end. When you set a goal, you take specific, measurable steps to meet that …