Why Some People Develop PTSD When Others Don’t
Within the trauma therapy and PTSD treatment world, we often say that PTSD is a process of non-recovery. Why? Because after any traumatic event—either big or small, the symptoms one experiences are very natural, and they often dissipate. However, there is one critical...
Can We Take the Eye Out of the Adolescent Storm?
The self-help industry is a $10 billion a year industry and Los Angeles is arguably the capital. Sunset Blvd provides all the yoga studios, kombucha shops, whole foods, and life coaches you need. I have seen of adults of all ages walking around with their morning...
6 Ways to Reduce Chronic Pain
Source: Filmwithmark/Pixabay An estimated 30% of individuals in the United States report experiencing chronic pain with females reporting slightly higher levels than males (Johannes et al., 2010). Chronic pain impacts many areas of our lives: relationships, work,...
The Deep Dark Hole of Depression
That deep dark hole of depression is scary yet familiar to so many of us. It feels like it is calling our name just waiting for something to happen. It takes that one rejection, that one failed project, that one broken relationship, that one mess up that pushes us...