Childhood Trauma
Do You See (Or Not See) Red Flags? From The Film Woman of the Hour
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Who will hurt you the most? That’s the hidden question in Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour. And, as a woman, how do you tell? It’s by seeing (or not seeing) red flags. Sometimes, you can’t see them when you’re lonely or hungry for attention and love. Other times, when you have reasons not to…
Why Most Adults Who Suffered Childhood Trauma Are Still Suffering
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Adults suffering childhood trauma is all too common, even if you thought you got over it. You grew up. Did the best you could and “moved on.” But, you’ve had a lot of struggles. You’ve suffered anxiety. You don’t feel lovable. And, you haven’t been able to find love that works. You’re afraid of wanting…
9 Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults & What To Do About It
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Do you think you might have childhood trauma? Something’s been nagging at you. You can’t remember anything specific, but you’ve been wondering about it. You’ve heard about repressed childhood trauma in adults. What is that exactly? Do you have it? How could you find out? That’s a tough question If you did suffer trauma in…
6 Ways Abandonment
As A Child Affects You
Healing Means a Place to Grieve
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Did you suffer abandonment as a child? Were you neglected? The child of divorce. In foster care. Or left to figure things out on your own? If so, you may still be suffering the effects. It’s very likely that you have abandonment trauma and don’t know it. This can go on for years. It’s never…
How Do You Get Over a Narcissist
& Get Your Self-Esteem Back?
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Do you think you’re in a relationship with a narcissist? Here’s what you need to know about how dating a narcissist changes you and very likely has hurt your self-esteem: Narcissists draw you in with their charm and compliments. But what do you do now that you’re living with constant hurt, deprivation, confusion, and feeling…
AFRAID OF LOVE?
Normal Fears or Philophobia?
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Do you have Philophobia? Are you wondering what that is? Ask yourself these questions: Are you afraid of love? Making excuses not to get too close? Are you in and out, often pushing someone away? Do you tell yourself you’re satisfied with only casual sex? Did you know that if your fear of love is…
Are You Scared to Speak Out?
Here’s How to Find Your Voice
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Are you scared to speak out? That’s not unusual if you live with “shoulds” or “should not’s” that are stopping you inside your mind. But, even so, it’s not impossible to find your voice. However, it does take some courage and understanding. So, here’s how. Yes, people all over the country are speaking out and…
Is Uncertainty Hard For You?
Reasons Why & Ways To Cope
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Are you unsettled, insecure, and expecting something bad to happen in this uncertain COVID-19 time? Do you wonder why some of your friends seem to manage uncertainty and don’t feel the same way? That’s complicated. There are and have been way too many uncertainties in the past 8 months. It’s a scary time. It’s hard…
COVID-19 Germaphobia
& Childhood Trauma Ways To Defeat Your Fears
By Dr. Sandra E. Cohen |
Do you have COVID-19 germaphobia? Are you very anxious about invisible germs? Here are things that can help. Even if you weren’t germaphobic or hypochondriacal before, these fears can take over in the dangerous situation we’re all in during COVID-19. But how much danger is there and exactly where? One thing is true. There are…