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Can Trauma Make Me Codependent?
What is codependency? A person who might struggle with codependency might rely on other relationships to provide them a sense of self....
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Why Do I Thrive in Crises?
Have you ever wondered why everyone comes to you to put the fires out? Why you are so adept at handling chaos? I find myself thinking of...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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6 Self-Compassion Statements You Deserve Right Now
Self-worth is something that can deplete after trauma. Here are 6 self-compassion statements that you deserve right now.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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4 Ways to Break Trauma Patterns from ACEs
Listing four ways we can heal and break the generational trauma pattern from adverse childhood experiences.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Common Beliefs After a Trauma
Our brains are meaning making machines. This means that when something unexpected or irregular happens, we are designed to logically...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Holiday Survival Kit - Trauma-Focused, Thanksgiving Style
This time of year is hard. This blog discusses what we can do to help ourselves cope with and survive Thanksgiving.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Neuroplasticity - Healing's Greatest Ally
I have witnessed so many clients say that they feel like they can't heal from their trauma. That they will never return to the person...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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You Don't Have to Hate Your Abuser
Know that it is always possible to love someone, but know that their presence in your life isn't for the best.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Feeling The Need to “Fix” Others
Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed because you’re taking on the weight of the world right now. This includes taking on others'...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Recovering From Shame
Shame is different from guilt in that shame convinces you that you are a bad person because of what happened. There are various sources...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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PTSD vs. Trauma
So many terms! No matter the terminology that is used to describe your current struggles, trauma in any way or form is impactful in...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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How Movement Can Help Trauma
I know you've heard the famous phrase 'trauma is stored in the body.' But what does this mean? It's thought that people who have been...
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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Improving Self-Image with PTSD
Using CBT to help challenge negative thoughts that contribute to poor self-esteem after trauma.
Kelly Patel, LCSW
Oct 14, 2022
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