Talking with Friends vs. Talking with a Therapist
There is nothing better than the support and validation of friends. Friends play a major role in our mental health! We tell our friends about the things that stress us out, or things we think are hilarious. We share advice and memes, and we laugh and cry together. The importance of friendships cannot be emphasized enough! The difference, however, between friends and a therapist is that a friend offers personal connection, while a therapist provides an objective, structured, and goal-oriented approach to personal growth.
Sugar Addiction & Mental Health: A Journey Toward Hope and Healing
Breaking free from sugar addiction is not about deprivation - it’s about freedom. Every step toward balance supports not just physical health but also mental clarity and emotional resilience. Your body is designed to heal, and your mind can regain its equilibrium.
Healing from Negative Core Beliefs: A Path to Inner Transformation
Healing from negative core beliefs is not an overnight process, but with persistence, self-compassion, and a willingness to confront your inner beliefs, it is possible to rewrite the narrative you tell yourself. You are capable and are worthy of love, happiness, and success.
The Power of Shaming: How Society Uses It to Push Beliefs
Choosing Change Within Ourselves
We can’t stop people from using shame. Some will continue to mock, exclude, or label others because that’s how they seek control. The truth is, we cannot change their words or actions. But we can change how we respond.
We can choose resilience by anchoring ourselves in truth and values instead of other people’s opinions.
We can rewrite the script by replacing self-condemnation with self-compassion.
We can grow stronger by using experiences of shame not as chains but as opportunities for growth and clarity.
Shame may always exist in the world, but it doesn’t have to own us. When we stop waiting for others to change and instead step into the power we have to change ourselves, we discover freedom. And in that freedom, dialogue, respect, and healing become possible.
Is There a Link Between Compassion and Depression?
The article suggests that since depressed individuals are quick to pick up on negative emotions rather than positive ones, they may respond more empathetically than other people do. And since acts of kindness can boost mood, the compassionate act may be very rewarding and healing.
An Acronym for TRAUMA
An Acronym for Trauma to include too fast, too much, too soon. If you were to give an acronym for TRAUMA, what would it be?
The Body’s Response
Chronic stress can be overwhelming. The body’s goal is to protect itself from incoming danger - this is the whole reason for the stress response! The purpose is to produce lots of energy to get away fast with the goal of coming back into balance and stability.
Therapists at Healing Wounds Healthcare can help with emotional trauma stored in the body.
Complex Trauma
The Therapists and Emotional Support Coaches at Healing Wounds Healthcare take our time to develop an accurate understanding of our client’s symptoms within the context of historical traumatic experiences and current stressors.
Battling Loneliness Building Connections Virtual Support Group
The Emotional Support Coaches at Healing Wounds Healthcare have put together a 10-week adult virtual support group called “Battling Loneliness. Building Connections.” This group will not only help you build connections with other people but will also give you an opportunity to learn new skills around healthy coping techniques and self-care.