Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: Understanding Your Stress Response Imagine you’re walking down the street, and suddenly a big dog starts barking loudly at you. How you react in that moment is called a “stress response”. These reactions—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—are ways your body tries to protect you when it thinks you’re in danger.
Healing After Trauma: Different Approaches to PTSD Therapy I have worked with survivors of trauma and abuse for over 25 years. I have been trained on many different methods to helping a client through their trauma so that they can begin living without PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) symptoms. Many people come to therapy because
Information About Domestic Violence Domestic violence in a relationship is usually seen more clearly by those on the outside of a relationship then those involved. The person who is being abused may not believe there is any way out of the relationship or even aware that they are victims. There are many people who believe
Offering help to your child who was sexually abused. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach. One of the biggest keys in the recovery of a child who has been molested is how you respond to their sexual abuse. You need to let your child know that you believe them, and that they were
How to Deal With A Partner With Anger Issues In order for anger issues to be dealt with properly, the person experiencing them has to deal with them on their own. As a spouse, you can help them find a therapist or anger management group, but the actual work is something they need to do
The Affects Of Domestic Violence On Children made worse during COVID This blog post is written for all the domestic violence victims who are being forced to be locked in the house with their perpetrators due to COVID. For all the victims who are getting attacked more often because it is more difficult to keep
Am I In An Abusive Relationship? If you believe that you might be in an abusive relationship, now is the time to reach out for professional help. The situation is usually pretty awful by the time that the realization of abuse becomes all too clear. The abuse can take many forms beyond the physical bouts
How Do I Put An End To The Constant Fighting With My Spouse? Before we tackle this tricky subject, let me start by saying that any form of physical or sexual abuse needs to be reported to the proper authorities. The information laid out below will not help anyone stuck in those types of situations.
How Do I Handle My Partner Who Is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?: You Cannot Stop Your Partners Abuse of Drugs or Alcohol – But They Can! Many people enter therapy because their spouse has an addiction problem with alcohol or drugs. It’s very difficult for the other partner to get through the situation because the
Domestic Violence Takes On New Dimensions in LGBTQ Relationships. Written By An LGBTQ Therapist In Long Beach. Domestic violence is a terrible problem for both LGBTQ people and their straight counterparts. It’s a potentially deadly situation that can have dark consequences for everyone involved. But with LGBTQ victims and abusers, their sexuality creates an added
