Uncharted Territory

In my experience of walking with clients through trauma, especially some veterans, I have found that many of them carry a huge weight of guilt and shame on their shoulders.

Distress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used when you face overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.

Distraction from an overwhelming emotion can be an effective tool, especially when it’s a distraction that brings you joy. This idea is based on a premise often explored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or the theory that our behaviors can affect our thoughts, which in turn affect our emotions.

Distress Tolerance skills are skills that can be used for facing overwhelming emotions in the moment. Overwhelming emotions can make a person feel out of control and often react in harmful ways to themselves or others due to the internal pain they are experiencing.

by Adam R Glendye Inherited trauma refers to the emotional and psychological scars passed down through generations, impacting individuals and families in profound ways. These experiences can manifest in various forms, including anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Recognizing and coping with inherited trauma is essential for breaking the cycle and fostering healing and resilience within […]

Mindfulness-based strategies have demonstrated effectiveness in coping with negative emotions
associated with self-injurious behavior. By definition, mindfulness is a therapeutic technique
achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and
accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

by Mary Laughlin The clients that I am privileged to sit with each week are some of the bravest people I know – not only because they have reached out for help, but oftentimes because they want to pass along healthy legacies to their children and families. They desire more joyful living and often come […]

by Adam R Glendye LPC, CPCS “It’s midnight and I am searching Reddit to ask if other 25-year-olds are in the same place that I am… I graduated college during COVID-19. I spent the last year of college in my apartment or dorm wearing a mask. I also graduated with the world on lockdown and […]

By: Katie Huggins Creating Space for Trauma Responses: Navigating Change with Compassion and Preparedness Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it can bring growth and opportunity, it can also trigger trauma responses for individuals who have experienced past hardships or adverse experiences. Whether it’s a major life transition, such as moving to […]

by Adam Glendye Navigating Tough Times: 5 Strategies to Keep Your Family Together Through Challenges In times of adversity, when the pressure feels unbearable and the future uncertain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. As a father, your instinct is to protect and provide for your family, but when faced with financial struggles and […]