7 Books for Healing Trauma and Recovering from a Painful Past
Just ten years ago, trauma was not part of the mainstream conversation. When we heard the word “trauma”, most people imagined a serious car accident, or something “catastrophic”. Fast forward to the present day, and our understanding of trauma is much more nuanced. And fortunately for our generation, there are endless resources on how to […]
How to Do Inner-Child Work for Healing Trauma and Self-Acceptance
Inner-child work is a powerful tool for healing from psychological trauma, dysfunctional patterns, and self-harming behaviors. The inner-child is not a literal child, it is a metaphorical “little you”. The part of your psyche that is still childlike, innocent, and full of wonder. World-renowned psychologist Carl Jung is originated the “Divine Child” archetype, while Art […]
Healing from Patterns of Codependency and Love Addiction
Love addiction and codependency hold us in a pattern of trying to change or fix people as a way to prove our worth in the world. Many people resist the word “codependency” because it brings up discomfort and doesn’t feel so good, but neither does being caught in a cycle of self-betrayal. If you fall […]