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EMDR Therapy and Processing Estrangement
EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate emotional distress from traumatic memories.
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Oct 22, 20244 min read
LGBTQ+ Estrangement and the 'Family Myth'
A new study conducted in the UK of over 3,600 adults ranging from ages 18-25, found that nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults are estranged
Em
Sep 22, 20243 min read
Understanding Narcissists and Their "Flying Monkeys"
“Don’t Make Me Get My Flying Monkeys” My mom always loved the Wizard of Oz. It was one of her favorite movies from her childhood. She...
Em
Aug 21, 20244 min read
Healing Childhood Abuse with Self-Compassion
Practicing self-compassion can help you take better care of yourself as you heal from childhood trauma.
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Jul 17, 20243 min read
Healing Trauma by Spending Time in Nature
Nature has mental and physical health benefits and can be a useful tool when navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
Em
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Creating Safe Spaces After Estrangement
How do we design a trauma-informed space that nurtures our well-being and emotional health?
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May 26, 20243 min read
Healing Using Cognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that helps you learn how to recognize, modify, and challenge unhelpfu
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Apr 1, 20244 min read
It's the New Year: Reflections on the Estrangement Journey
It is now 2024, and I can’t help but reflect on where I was a year ago, where I am now, and where I might be in a year.
Em
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Creating New Traditions for the Holidays After Estrangement
Entering this time of year can bring up a lot for those estranged from their families.
Em
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Grief and Family Estrangement: A Type of Grief Nobody Talks About
I feel like this is a word that so many of us know, and know we experience it, but maybe we don’t all know the intricacies of grief.
Em
Sep 21, 20235 min read
Exploring Your Window of Tolerance
Estrangement can lead to a lot of stress and emotional dys-regulation, but the Window of Tolerance can help manage a lot of this. Being...
Em
Aug 23, 20234 min read
Reflections and Journaling about Estrangement
Taking time to reflect and process estrangement has always been really helpful for me.
Em
Jul 17, 20235 min read
An Introduction to Estrangement and Complex PTSD
Family estrangement comes with hardship, struggling with mental health, and maybe some diagnoses you were not expecting.
Em
Jun 15, 20237 min read
Positive Affirmations & Healing from Family Estrangement
Estrangement is so challenging, and so often we fail to give ourselves the compassion and understanding that we deserve.
Em
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Facilitating Conversations Around Estrangement
Often, talking about controversial topics like estrangement can be highly undesirable to someone, and due to this, the topic might be...
Together Estranged
Jan 21, 20233 min read
If you're a student who is estranged, your mental health is crucial
For estranged college students, your mental health is not something you want to skimp out on.
Together Estranged
Sep 22, 20223 min read
What Makes for a Healthy Family Relationship?
If you've grown up in unsafe family environments, identifying signs of healthy relationships might be hard.
Together Estranged
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Isolation is a common effect of estrangement (you're not alone)
Note: If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Your...
Together Estranged
Jul 12, 20223 min read
"Who Am I to Criticize?": My Story of Family Estrangement and Guilt
by Anonymous “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” - Mother Teresa “I’m so proud to see you becoming such a Godly young...
Together Estranged
Aug 5, 20215 min read
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