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Understanding Trauma Triggers
It's natural to feel distressed when faced with difficult content as part of our emotional growth and processing. Understanding Triggers Trauma triggers can cause disorientation and make an individual feel detached from time, space, and their own identity. Triggers...
Super Star Dr. Jennifer Baggerly
Transforming Lives, One Session at a Time by Discovering Your Strengths and Navigating Life's Challenges - Guiding You Towards Emotional Wellness. The North Texas region is home to numerous counselors, but Dr. Jennifer Baggerly of Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health stands...
Grounding Can Help Improve Your Health
Grounding is a practical approach to anchoring oneself in the present moment. It involves various activities that can be incredibly useful in handling unwanted negative thoughts, reducing stress, and preventing mental zoning out. Grounding exercises are considered an...
Moms Guilt Ways to Let Go
It’s crucial to understand that 'mom guilt' is not an isolated feeling but a shared experience among many parents. This term encapsulates the feelings of inadequacy or not meeting the high standards we set for ourselves as parents. These feelings often stem from...
Using Video Games to Teach Character Building in Boys
Raising Boys Many boys enjoy playing video games, but parents may wonder if it is healthy for their children. Michael Gurian offers valuable advice and insights on how video games can be used to cultivate character in boys. In his article, "Using Video Games to Teach...
Talking to Teens About Self-Harm
I understand entirely that self-injury may provide a brief sense of calm and relief from emotional pain, but it’s important to know that these feelings are temporary. What often follows is an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame, which can make things even more...
Help children express and understand their feelings. Parents can help.
As parents, we understand how important it is to support our children in learning how to cope with emotional situations. We know expressing and understanding our feelings can be challenging, especially for children. That's why it's crucial to teach our children...
Love Relationships
Love is one of the most profound emotions known to human beings Love encompasses more than just emotions; it involves a set of behaviors that require both partners to commit to their personal growth and become the best version of themselves so they can support each...
Our Relationships With Our Parents Shape Who We Are
Generational Childhood Trauma Our relationships with our parents indeed have a significant impact on shaping who we are. How they interact with us, whether they fulfill our needs or not, and how they handle their emotions can greatly influence our coping mechanisms,...