Recently I was able to talk with Jennifer Kramer, ATR-BC, LPAT, regarding her new book, The Uncommon Guide to Healing from Narcissistic Abuse. Before jumping into the interview, first let’s learn a little bit about her: Jennifer Kramer is an artist, Licensed Professional Art Therapist, online coach, and podcast host who helps women overcome the […]
Mother’s Day is over. How are you feeling?
We’ve made it through another Mother’s Day, which can bring on different emotions for different people. If you find yourself feeling sad, angry, disappointed, or if you’re grieving in any way, you’re not alone. Mother’s Day isn’t a happy day for everyone. Some may be struggling to get pregnant, or have lost a baby Some […]
Caring For Yourself Within Your Community
I can’t do justice to the pain that has happened in our community over the past week in Louisville, and yet it doesn’t feel appropriate to not acknowledge the recent violence that has taken place. This is deeply impactful, and has been devastating for so many. I want to offer a few suggestions for supporting […]
Why We Do What We Do: Trauma and Stress Responses – The Four F’s
When getting to know clients, I often explore with them the ways in which they respond when they are overwhelmed, stressed, or in relation to traumatic incidents. Some helpful terms to think of these in can be survival mode or reflexes and habits, also more commonly known as the 4 F’s – Fight, Flight, Freeze, […]