In my last post, “What are triggers?” I defined a trigger as any form of stimulus that evokes recall (usually unconsciously) of a painful or traumatic event. In this article, I wanted to explore more closely what happens when one is triggered. If the trigger…
During my career as an individual therapist in Dallas, TX, I have noticed that many of my clients have something in common: they are kind, caring people, but they are not always very good at caring for themselves. Part of the reason for this is…
There is no denying the importance of human relationships when it comes to our mental well-being. Humans are social creatures, and as recent events have made clear, most of us are not good at self-isolation. Our need to interact with others is built into our…