When trauma is in the mix, emotions can go from uncomfortable to distracting, painful, and overwhelming. Being with emotions such as shame, terror, and anger can feel unbearable. … More Trauma Tuesday: Sitting with Feelings
We can’t control what people ask of us, how they speak to us, or how they feel, but we CAN take responsibility for telling others how we want to be treated and what we will tolerate. … More Boundary Series Intro
What would it be like to not try and “fix” our emotions or stop feeling but really just be with them the way we wish our friends and loved ones could? … More PART 2: Venting, listening, problem solving, and communicating your needs to yourself
In the immortal words of Bob Dylan: “I helped her out of jam, I guess, but I used a little too much force.” … More PART 1: Venting, listening, problem solving, and communicating your needs to OTHERS
Thoughts, feelings, and actions can happen in succession in really clearly delineated steps, or can be a jumble that happens so quickly, you might not even be aware of the thought or the feelings or the actions. … More Trauma Tuesday: Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions are NOT the same
It seems like everyone is experiencing the February Dip. The busyness and motivation of the New Year is done. The holidays are no longer an excuse for feeling drained, the weather is unpleasant, and February is a weird, short month where people try not to plan too much. Most people I interact with are tired, … More The Rest
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Tara Travia, PhD 