A sound awakens you in the middle of the night. Your think your home is being robbed and feel a burst of adrenalin accompanied by an uncomfortable energy spike. Your senses are heightened and make it difficult or impossible to calm down, sit still, or relax. Once you determine the source of the noise (it […]
Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being. Although these wounds may remain hidden, they can manifest in various ways, affecting relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. A surprisingly large percentage of the population has experienced trauma of one kind or another. If you suspect that you or […]
Are you feeling unloved? Many of us feel unloved or lonely at some point. In fact, some of us feel that way more often than not. It’s difficult and painful. At times like this, we can sometimes benefit from reading uplifting and empowering quotes. Quotes that may help to remind us of our worth and […]
Relationships play a significant role in satisfying our needs for companionship, support, and human interaction. In this way healthy relationships bolster our physical and mental well-being. Unfortunately, relationships can also be a source of distress. Especially when our partner is unwilling or unable to satisfy our personal emotional relationships needs. Or unwilling to respect healthy […]
As you know, KindCompassCoach emphasizes positive psychology approaches. We like to focus on motivation, positive thinking, self-compassion and other constructive elements that help build and reinforce our well-being and personal growth. Unfortunately, a comprehensive and realistic approach to personal development also requires we understand the flip side – what has been come to be known […]
Trauma is a prevalent aspect of human experience that can profoundly impact us in many ways. Trauma statistics provide a compelling lens through which to understand the far-reaching effects of adverse experiences on mental health, well-being, and society. Today, we explore the numbers behind trauma, the prevalence of traumatic incidents, the demographic patterns of those […]
We have all had to interact with people who we find immature or irresponsible. It can be annoying and frustrating. Both at home and work, it’s difficult to tolerate people who don’t own their own mistakes. People who avoid difficult conversations. Or resist committing to deadlines or goals. It’s easy to form opinions about people […]
It’s so challenging to know one another, for real. To feel comfortable being our true authentic selves. Our closest friends and family are often clueless about the invisible battles we are fighting, alone. And we are equally unaware of the challenges they may be facing, too. Something that happened recently brought this home to me. […]
There are many different facets to our well-being, and it can be overwhelming to try to make everything better at once. It’s important to understand the components of well-being, and our own personal starting point in each of them, to plan the path forward. Research has provided some guidance that can help us organize our […]
Arrested development is a psychological condition in which an individual’s emotional, social, or cognitive growth is halted at a specific stage, often due to trauma, neglect, or unresolved grief. This stagnation can manifest in adult behaviors that resemble earlier developmental phases, impacting relationships, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
