The Legacy of Trauma

The Legacy of Trauma What is Trauma? Trauma may occur in relation to any significantly distressing event. What constitutes a traumatic event can vary for different people. This may include physical or emotional injuries, life threat, accidents, assault, violence, major loss, serious illness or medical trauma, acute or chronic pain, social turmoil, natural disasters, war, and other types of events. The level of distress in the aftermath of the event would typically be high enough that you feel overwhelmed, trapped, fearful, shameful, helpless, and powerless. Living through such an event can negatively impact a person’s relationships, sense of self, feelings of…
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Monologue vs. Dialogue

Monologue vs. Dialogue Which Style of Communication will Bring you Closer to Me? Monologue vs. dialogue is an important distinction. Have you ever felt dissatisfied during a conversation, listening to a friend or partner talk endlessly about something? Perhaps they seemed to go on and on, leaving little space for you to participate? Maybe you were able to take turns talking, but something felt empty about it: You never really felt seen, heard, or understood. You were both in your own private worlds, taking turns verbalizing the content of your mind. Perhaps the conversation left you feeling drained?  This might have…
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