Have you ever been guilty of saying, “What happened to me is no big deal. Other people have had it much worse.”? If so, you are not alone. Most people struggle to acknowledge that what they went through can be defined as a trauma. It is as if you somehow do not have the right to heal from your situation. All because it doesn’t seem as bad as what someone else went through. As a trauma therapist, I’m here to validate your experience. I help my clients learn how to give themselves space and recognition. By doing so, they can learn to heal from any situation; big or small.
Early interactions with your caregivers can influence the health of your future relationships. We’re all born as helpless little creatures who depend on our caregivers for everything. Human infants are vulnerable beings who rely on others to keep them fed, safe, comforted … everything really. There is a long list of scientific literature that categorizes how we form emotional attachments to our primary caregivers in order to ensure our safety and survival. These studies categorized them in 4 attachment styles, let's talk about them.
In this episode, Kelly interviews Jamie Castillo, owner of Find Your Shine Therapy in Tempe, AZ, and author of "What Happened to Make You Anxious?" They discuss the importance of self-awareness and personal exploration. Jamie shares her own experience with anxiety, highlighting the subtle signs and deeper roots that led her to write her book. Discover how anxiety, often seen as a negative force, can be a helpful messenger, urging us to address underlying issues and embrace personal growth. Tune in for insightful conversations on mental health and the nuanced nature of anxiety.
This episode goes over the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use on mental health and relationships. Kelly emphasizes mindfulness in behavior and highlights negative consequences of excessive social media use, such as disconnection, compromised safety, and mental health challenges.
