Understanding the Psychology of Abuse

Aug 24, 2021
When abusers abuse, they do it very subtly.
 
It's very confusing for the person on the receiving end, because initially, and often for quite some time, the 'victim' BELIEVES what the abuser is telling them. They believe that what they are being told is true. 

Personal Experience

Many years ago I found myself in an abusive relationship.
 
I didn't know what was going on for a long time. I didn't understand.
 
I didn't understand why they were treating me the...
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The Inability to Receive Support is a Trauma Response

May 01, 2021

Very powerful words... 

By Jamila White

"The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response.
 
Your “I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself” conditioning is a survival tactic. And you needed it to shield your heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you.
 
From the parent who was absent and abandoned you by choice or the parent who was never home from...
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How to navigate and get through unexpected traumatic shock events

Mar 15, 2019
 

[Video - 9 mins]

Knowing how to navigate and get through unexpected traumatic shock events (UDINs) is one of the most useful techniques we can have in our self-care medicine cabinet.

This video explains what a UDIN moment is and how to clear fear and trauma after an unexpected, traumatic incident.

 

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