Author: Tristanne
The Cycle of Abuse
The cycle of abuse…. where do I even begin. When an outsider looks at a toxic or abusive relationship, they often have a hard time understanding why the person stays in that relationship. The thing that those outsiders don’t understand is that it really isn’t an easy thing to leave a relationship like that. And… Read more
What To Expect At Your First Therapy Session
Often times, people decide NOT to go to therapy because it seems scary. They don’t know what to expect or what they will talk about or if they will even like their therapist. And all of these are valid points! Going to therapy for the first time is anxiety provoking. You are meeting a total… Read more
5 Life Lessons from a Therapist
1. SETTING BOUNDARIES IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE Setting boundaries is easier said than done. Boundaries? What is that? Boundaries are the limits and rules you set for yourself within a relationship. They are based on your values or things that are important to you. With that knowledge, you would think that setting boundaries would… Read more
5 Self-Help Books You Should Read
5 Self-Help Book Recommendations from a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving By: Pete Walker This book is for individuals who experienced any form of childhood trauma or adverse childhood experience. Author, Paul Walker, dives into educating readers on how to define complex PTSD and what it looks like to… Read more
5 Coping Skills You Should Know
It is a well known fact that everyone in life experiences at least one “negative” event in their life. I put “negative” in quotations because everyone’s definition of “negative” is different, although still valid. Since we know that everyone will go through an adverse experience in their life, it’s important that individuals have coping skills… Read more