Main points: Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) are often misunderstood and labeled as “too sensitive,” but their heightened awareness offers unique strengths like empathy, creativity, and insightful observation. HSPs aren’t fragile, and they’re wired differently. Their nervous…
Reflecting on life’s journey helps us to understand and appreciate our experiences. It’s like piecing together a mosaic of moments, each unique and telling in its own right. In this post, I’ll share some journal prompts…
Hey there! If you’ve landed on this article, you’re probably concerned about a young one in your life. Maybe you’ve noticed some changes in their behavior, or you’re trying to understand what’s going on in that…
As play therapists, our work extends far beyond the playroom. Each session offers a chance to engage with a child’s rich inner world — full of emotions, narratives, and growth. But how do we capture these…
Childhood trauma, a pervasive issue with far-reaching implications, has been the subject of extensive research due to its profound impact on brain development and mental health. Defined as a distressing event or series of events that…
Attachment theory, a psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, has been instrumental in understanding the profound impact of childhood trauma on an individual’s ability to form and maintain relationships throughout their life.…
Trauma dumping, a term that has gained prominence in mental health discourse, is characterized by the excessive sharing of personal traumas or distressing experiences, often in contexts that are not suitable or without the explicit consent…
Clayton (2021) and Cleveland Clinic (n.d.) define trauma bond relationships as intense emotional bonds that develop between individuals in abusive or harmful relationships. These bonds are characterized by an irregular cycle of harm and reconciliation, leading to a…
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to prolonged and repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse or neglect, military combat, or captivity. Unlike Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Although it’s typically diagnosed in childhood, many adults are still undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. A recent study conducted in the United States found…