Here in the south we are no strangers to the phenomenon of hurricanes and all that comes along with that. Hurricanes mean ambient anxiety, bottles of water, alarmist newscasts and spots of financial fear. In those times there are flashes of worst case scenario imagery and lots of phone calls to loved ones. Many texts. … Continue reading The Invisible Hurricane of Unknown Length
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves.”― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
I was looking at old letters yesterday. From just shy of 10 years ago. In them I was going on about how it felt like I woke up on the edge of a cliff every morning filled with dread and spent most of my day getting myself off that ledge only to inadvertently fall asleep … Continue reading Dark Days
It seems that in love and lasting partnerships there are two important (and obvious if you think about it, but sometimes difficult to achieve in one person) things: chemistry and friendship. Both ebb and flow a bunch in long term relationships but are essential for a solid foundation. This is continually emphasized the more time … Continue reading The Secret Ingredients
Relationships are tricky. Mostly because we as human animals are tricky. Relationships of all sorts include times of boredom, fun, excitement and disappointment (among others). It can be difficult to hang on to the idea that these feelings mean nothing in the short term. Relationships are a long game thing which runs counter to our … Continue reading Greener Pastures
Betsy Powers, LPC 