"Young children will sacrifice their authentic self to maintain attachment, believing that losing connection means losing survival."—Peter Levine (American biophysicist and psychologist) From Attachment to Authenticity "A child learns to hide his true self in order…
Trauma comes back as a reaction, not a memory. ~ Bessel van der Kolk - Psychiatrist, Author, Researcher and Educator of Trauma Unhealed wounds follow us into every present moment. These wounds, often invisible to the…
What are the signs of trust issues? The difference between distrust of others vs. lack of self-trust? Where do trust issues come from? And 6 ways to find peace through it all.
I don't trust people who don't love themselves and tell me, 'I love you.' ... There is an African saying which is: be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.Maya Angelou WATCHING PEOPLE BREAK…
Children are a great incentive and impetus for parents to learn about themselves, about each other and about life itself. Unfortunately, much of the learning may occur at their expense. Dr. Gabor Maté, Physician, Addition &…
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.”A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh We Adopted Two Very Different Cats My husband and I adopted our first cat, Snorkel, two years ago. Typical story of “going…