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 […]
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, […]
Thank U, Next: How Owning Our Past Heartbreak Can Open Us Up to Love Again
While demonstrations of love and romance may abound in celebration of Valentine’s Day in February, the months after signify something completely different. March ushers in the season of spring, tied in to new beginnings and fresh starts; possibilities; a thawing out from things frozen or stagnant in winter; and growth resulting from seeds planted long […]