What Happens When PTSD is Triggered?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced or observed a distressing incident, sequence of incidents, or specific situations.
Trauma is anything that is too much too soon, too much for too long or too little for too long.
How Does Social Media Influence Our Eating Habits?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It’s where we connect with friends and family, share moments and memories, and stay updated on current events. However, social media also plays a major role in influencing our eating habits
Navigating Body Shame Triggers
Body shame triggers are absolutely everywhere.
Diet culture is real. Anti-fat bias is real.
Wherever we turn, it’s likely that we are going to bump into something, someone, or some place that triggers our body shame.
5 Tips for Shopping With Poor Body Image
Navigating the world of fashion can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling with body image.
For many people, the reality is that retail stores don't have clothing options that will fit their body.
For others, even the thought of facing racks of clothing, dressing room lighting and full length mirrors is enough to scrap the idea of purchasing new clothes to begin with.
Reclaim Safety: How to Navigate Medical Appointments
We go to the doctor’s office in search of healing, but for many of us these encounters can be sources of distress.
We may have suffered a lifetime of anti-fat bias and carry blame and shame. Past traumatic events may be retriggered by medical appointments.
Exploring Your Relationship With Social Media
I have a chaotic relationship with social media. It’s an on-again, off-again relationship.
On the one hand, I’m grateful.
I am grateful for the ways in which it keeps me connected to loved ones when I’m not able to be with them physically.
What are the 8 stages of EMDR?
EMDR works by leveraging the brain's natural ability to process and integrate traumatic memories. When someone experiences a traumatic event, the memory of that event can become "stuck". This often causes nervous system dysregulation and ongoing distressing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.
What is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa? Signs, Symptoms, Support
Eating disorders can manifest in a number of ways.
In last week’s podcast episode, Medical Care and Eating Disorder Recovery, Sarah and anti-diet dietitian, Rachel Shifflet spoke about atypical anorexia. As Rachel put it, “...it’s anorexia with a side of weight stigma”
Tips from a CPTSD Therapist: How to Accept Love as a Trauma Survivor
Relationships can be challenging for folks with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD).
Past trauma can greatly affect your emotions and relationships, making them challenging and feel unsafe at times.
An Eating Disorder Therapist Shares Perfectionism’s Desire for a Clean Slate
The new year has always been my favorite holiday. In some ways it continues to be, but for much different reasons than in the past.
Now, I find comfort in the idea that the new year brings a calm time after the busy holiday season.
Reclaiming Resolutions According to A Trauma Therapist
As 2024 approaches, many look forward to ringing in the new year with a sense of joy and excitement.
But for many of us, New Year’s tidings come with a hefty dose of shame.
Reclaiming Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery
Through the process of recovering from an eating disorder or compulsive exercise, we learn to reconnect with the depths of our human emotional experience without fear that once led to symptom use. We see food no longer as the enemy, but as a source of nourishment and enjoyment.
How to Deal With a Dysfunctional Family
Growing up with dysfunctional family dynamics isn’t easy, to say the least. And, it can impact many different areas of your life.
Dysfunctional family dynamics refer to patterns of interaction, communication, and behavior within a family unit that are unhealthy and destructive to the family unit.
Coping With Grief: Grief Counseling in Pennsylvania Can Help
Many people see the holiday season as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness.
However, for many, it can be a poignant reminder of loss, unmet expectations, and the absence of loved ones. Read on for 8 ways to cope with grief.
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
People-pleasing behaviors can often stem from emotionally overwhelming experiences, or trauma.
To stop trying to please everyone, it's important to understand people pleasing from a nervous system perspective.
Let's explore how the nervous system affects our stress, social interactions, and desire for connection.
Navigating the Flames: Self-Care When The World is on Fire
The amount of turmoil that we have experienced collectively over the past handful of years is significant.
As trauma therapists in Horsham, PA, we know that caring for yourself amidst the chaos has been hard at times. But, now more than ever, we know how essential it is to maintain your footing in recovery from trauma and disordered eating.
Embody Gratitude. Reclaim Joy.
Tomorrow many will gather around tables, invited to share a moment of gratitude for what life has brought since last Thanksgiving.
For some it comes easy, this way of looking at life.
But for many of us, the smiles on our faces mask myriad distressing thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
How to Respond When Someone Comments on Your Body
In eating disorder recovery, food and body comments can be truly destabilizing.
This thanksgiving, we want you to feel supported in responding, preparing to respond, or building boundaries to protect from any food and body comments that might come.
Navigating Trauma Triggers During the Holidays
Even the thought of managing trauma triggers during family gatherings can be a daunting task, especially for folks struggling with PTSD and complex PTSD.
Potential triggers vary greatly among folks who have experienced trauma due to their unique experiences, backgrounds, and sensitivities. And, like we’ve talk about, you might not even be consciously aware of all your triggers.
Attachment Styles 101
Securely attached individuals tend to feel comfortable both with emotional intimacy and independence. They trust their partners, express their needs openly, and believe their needs will be met. Secure attachment lays the groundwork for fulfilling, stable relationships.