ACE test on childhood traumaACE test on childhood traumaACE test questionsHere are the ten questions that study participants were asked in the ACE test:ACE test scoreACE test other forms of childhood traumaACE test interpretationThe results of the ACE study “ACE” in ACE Test stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. This was the name of a study […]
Thought-Stopping: stop your inner critic in his tracksThought-Stopping: stop your inner critic in his tracksThought-Stopping: stepsThought-Stopping: daily activitiesThought-Stopping: perfectionism attacksThought-Stopping: fear attacks A constant stream of thoughts, worries, perceptions, and information rushes through our minds like “internal noise.” Occasionally, we must interrupt this noise flow, particularly if it turns into vicious attacks from a toxic
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In 2008, the American Psychological Association published “The Road to Resilience” to help people deal with difficult events that change their lives. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness, terrorist attacks, and other traumatic events are very challenging life experiences. Many people react to such circumstances with a flood of
Unfortunately, suffering through childhood trauma can have many faces. All faces of childhood trauma are equally ugly, as they hit vulnerable human beings when they cannot cope with poor parenting. Yet, not all of these faces are easily recognizable to trauma survivors and the environment. There are four forms of childhood trauma: physical (including sexual),
Deal with panic or fear to lose control using the “butterfly hug” and “reorientation in the present” Anxiety: butterfly hug (BLS) Note: Please only perform the butterfly hug for as long as it feels good. If anxiety, negative associations or negative emotions arise, stop the exercise by opening your eyes. Anxiety: reorientation in the present
Many people seem to regard harmony and peace as fundamental values, especially in their relationships. And sometimes cultures endorse a particularly low-conflict or conflict-averse interaction. Yet, it is precisely the argument, the conflict, and possibly even the tangible dispute that enables us to grow and feel as “we” ourselves. Now that doesn’t mean we have to fight
Insights from trauma therapy help us understand what goes on in our brain when we receive a cancer diagnosis. Cancer diagnosis: nightmares, flashbacks, intrusionsCancer diagnosis: nightmares, flashbacks, intrusionsCancer diagnosis: how to cope with psychological stressCancer diagnosis: guidelines for a discussion with treating doctorsBasicsDiagnostic Treatment Questions about current complaints / side effectsQuestions upon finishing medical treatmentQuestions in the
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There is still a great deal of uncertainty about the causes of breast cancer. However, what is clear is that the transformation of a single normal cell into a malignant one causes cancer to develop. This change leads to the fact that this cell divides unhindered until, finally, millions of cells form tumours. Every year
Toxic relationships – definitionToxic relationships – definitionToxic relationships – behaviours1. Deprecating – Belittling2. “Bad Temper” 3. Guilt-Induction4. Overreacting/Deflecting5. The Over-Dependent Partner6. The “Independent” 7. Exploiting8. Possessive (Paranoid) ControlToxic relationships – consequencesLack of supportToxic communicationJealousyControlling behavioursResentmentDishonestyPatterns of disrespectNegative financial behavioursConstant stressIgnoring our needsLost relationshipsLack of self-careHoping for changeWalking on eggshellsToxic relationships – Can the relationship be saved?Here are
Testosterone – things you should know about itTestosterone – things you should know about itTestosterone and stressTestosterone – day and nightTestosterone – body and soulTestosterone typesTestosterone – a man’s thing Testosterone builds muscle and makes you more masculine – at least most of the time. It is also true that testosterone, especially testosterone deficiency, is
