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Illuminating the light and shadow of the human experience
REFLECTIONS ON NAVIGATING LIFE’S INNER TERRAIN
How Having a Narcissistic Parent Affects You Later in Life
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be incredibly challenging. You might strive to meet ever-shifting expectations, only to fall short repeatedly. Let’s take a look at some of the challenges you may be facing as an adult today and how to begin your path toward healing from childhood narcissistic abuse.
Feeling Rejected or Abandoned? Ways to Manage the Pain and Move Forward
For good reason, most people would associate abandonment issues with childhood. When a child faces neglect, loss of a parent, or inconsistent caregiving, all of these will have a clear effect. That said, it’s not as if such issues just vanish as a child grows into adulthood.
People-Pleasing as a Coping Mechanism: Understanding Its Trauma Connection
People-pleasing is often seen as simply being "nice" or "helpful," but beneath its surface, it can be a deeply ingrained coping mechanism rooted in past trauma.
How to Heal and Recover From Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma can stem from a single event or an ongoing situation. It may be acute, occurring during and shortly after a distressing incident, or chronic, lasting months or years. Responses may include shock, denial, flashbacks, and mood swings. Let’s explore some ways you can begin healing from emotional trauma.
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IMPORTANT INFOrmation
You may call my office voicemail 24-hours a day and leave me a confidential message.
I am available to meet with you online or in-person at my Union Street office.
Appointments are generally 50-minutes in length and are scheduled on a weekly basis.
Longer or more frequent sessions are available for more intensive work.
