by Toni | Jul 7, 2024 | Articles, Coping Skills, Relationships
You may have been taught that it is conceited or selfish to recognize the good qualities that you have. But a person who depends on external sources to give them a sense of worth will bounce up and down depending on what is happening around them. We want more...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Coping Skills, Relationships, Trauma Recovery
Trauma, prolonged stress, or intense pressure and control can cause a person to become a passive “people pleaser”. This passivity makes sense in that there can be severe emotional or physical consequences from fighting a parent, partner, or system that...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Listening to God, Relationships
It’s often necessary, when we have suffered a significant loss or stress, to reevaluate how we have been coping. Habits and allegiances that worked in the past might not fit the new terrain of life. When our circumstances change we often need new strategies. Some...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Relationships, Trauma Recovery
Many people are aware of the symptoms of narcissism when dealing with a difficult coworker, family member, or romantic partner. However, recognizing the symptoms is not enough to help you manage the field of land mines that can accompany interactions with such...
