The problem with the way the diagnosis of BPD is being applied, is that, the individuals’ experience of trauma is often minimized or ignored.
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Men & Trauma- Anger, Anxiety, Addiction & Depression
While PTSD is becoming more recognized and treated, within the military, men experience trauma in a variety of other contexts.
When YOU are the Volcano – 7 Ways to Care for Yourself
Sometimes we get to a point where we risk losing relationships and potentially our own health, freedom, or life, as a result of things that we’ve said or done.
When Boundaries Aren’t Respected
Redirect discussions about the ‘rightness’ or ‘wrongness’ of your limitation. You are communicating your preference, not making universal moral judgements on them and are not asking for opinions on your request.
7 Ways to Love a Volcano
If you love someone who seems to be randomly explosive, it can feel like you’re loving volcano.
Where Do I Draw the Line?
Boundaries communicate to others, the kind of behaviour you are okay with and not okay with, in a firm, assertive way.
‘Forgiveness,’ A Dirty Word?
Forgiveness is not about excusing a behaviour, ignoring the impact of someones words or actions, or about pretending that everything is fine.
Too Many Sticks & Carrots
The practice of behaviour modification has become so prevalent in our society, that we often don’t even notice when we’re using this system and can hardly imagine any other way of doing things.
Addiction, Your Best Frenemy?
But if we start with the assumption that humans are rational creatures whose primary concern is their own survival, then we need to assume that people made decisions regarding their behaviors and substance use for a reason. Sometimes, for a very good reason.
Before Leaving your Faith Community
Conflict within a faith community, can sometimes cause people to wonder if they’re losing their faith or if someone else is. Depending on the faith, this can feel catastrophic.
It's Not Just You 