by Haley Snipes | Mar 14, 2025
Imagine you are feeling overwhelmed by your responses to stress—fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or forget. These responses are your body’s primitive, automatic ways of dealing with perceived threats and stress. They can become problematic when they’re no longer appropriate to the situation and prevent you from living a fulfilling life. Let’s explore a strategy to help manage and potentially overcome these automatic reactions, using insights into how the body and mind respond to stress.
by Haley Snipes | Mar 10, 2025
Growing up in a difficult environment can have a significant impact on your mental health. When children experience adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), they may develop complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Understanding what ACEs are and how they can affect you is important for recognizing the signs and taking steps towards healing.
by Haley Snipes | Mar 9, 2025
Navigating life with a parent who struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or similar challenges can leave deep, lasting impressions. These experiences shape not just your childhood but extend into adulthood, influencing your self-image, relationships, and overall mental health. The journey towards healing and reclaiming your sense of self requires understanding, patience, and a set of practical strategies aimed at fostering resilience, self-esteem, and healthy boundaries.
by Haley Snipes | Mar 7, 2025
Anxiety is a common emotion that can be debilitating if not managed properly. It is our body’s natural alarm system, signaling potential threats. However, in today’s world, various factors can cause this alarm system to become overactive, leading to chronic anxiety. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies is crucial for maintaining mental health.
by Haley Snipes | Mar 6, 2025
Imagine you’re carrying a backpack filled with stones, each stone representing a memory, lesson, or belief from your childhood. Some of these stones are precious, engraved with happy memories and valuable lessons. Others are heavy, burdened with pain, unresolved feelings, and outdated beliefs that don’t serve you well in your current life. This backpack is your inner child, a part of you that holds onto your childhood experiences, shaping how you respond to the world around you.
