by athena | Feb 13, 2016 | Mental Health & Wellness, Miscellaneous
Broccoli, Chocolate & Trauma Many survivors of interpersonal abuse, in its’ various forms find themselves continually adapting to and evaluating their environment; specifically those in proximity who may cause harm. Anticipating the emotional overlay in an... 
by athena | Nov 18, 2015 | Mental Health & Wellness, Miscellaneous
The recent terrorist attacks can effect all of us in different ways, one of which is the compromise of our collective sense of safety. Going through our day-to-day activities without worry or threat is a basic assumption for many Westerners that when something... 
by athena | Apr 21, 2015 | Group Therapy, Mental Health & Wellness
I’ve been running short on time lately, which has threatened one of my most important personal self-care strategies, and one I often recommend to my clients: mindfulness. When I mention this to folks they usually state: I don’t have time for that! In most... 
by athena | Apr 15, 2015 | Body Work & Energy, Mental Health & Wellness, Miscellaneous
Survivors often talk about their capacity to assess their environment with greater speed and accuracy than your average Joe (or Jane). Scanning for emotional and physical safety through a heightened attunement to the behavior of others, their emotional states and...
