Writings and resources to help you flourish.
“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
Survivor's Guilt and Breaking Free from Family Trauma
Are you thriving (or at least trying your best), but also carrying this gnawing guilt for walking away from the chaos of your family? Let’s talk about it—because survivor’s guilt is real, and if you’re breaking intergenerational trauma cycles, you’re likely no stranger to it.
Post-Election: Resist Grieving in Isolation.
Resources for Support and Community, Bay Area and Queer-Focused.
Taking a Break to Breathe in the Midst of the Noise: Self-Care for Activists
News and Social Media Boundaries During Election Season…and Always
The Impact of Frightened and Frightening Parents
Growing up, we all want to feel safe and understood, right? Ideally, your parents or caregivers are the people who provide that stability. But what happens when they're the ones who either can’t provide that security because they’re frightened themselves, or worse, become the source of fear?
Three Crucial Tasks in Difficult Family Relationships
Managing difficult family relationships is a common issue that arises for clients as a trauma therapist in Oakland and Berkeley, CA.
Self-Compassion Won't Make You a Bad or Unsuccessful Person
If I had a dollar for every time someone tried to explain why they can't be nice to themself...
The Five Stages of Grief and Your Family of Origin
The five stages of grief are often associated with the process of mourning the loss of a loved one. These stages can also be applied to other types of grief and loss, such as the realization that your family is not what you need.
The Trauma of Growing Up in Invalidating Environments
Ever wonder why you have a hard time trusting yourself? Why you have a hard time making a decision? Why have such a harsh inner voice? Perhaps you grew up in an invalidating environment.