by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Therapy
Self forgiveness begins and ends internally. Self-forgiveness. It’s not a term we hear often. It is commonly eclipsed by literature, articles, and speakers touching on the topic of how to forgive others. In Alcoholics Anonymous, we are taught to forgive those...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Relationships
Dysfunctional stability can make us feel temporary peace, it limits living a whole relationship and life. Do you relate to one of the two scenarios below for yourself or your partner? Scenario 1: “She never understands me. In the past, also, no one understood me.” “No...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Therapy, Trauma
It’s no secret COVID has caused prolonged extreme stress. Here’s how the effects of that may be showing up in your life right now. When we talk about trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, there is usually a singular life-altering event that triggers...
by Courtenay Monfore | Apr 4, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships
Anxiety is a normal part of parenting. For some parents, however, a traumatic past or personality limitations stop them from being the best caregivers they can be. Controlling parents tend to be anxious, paranoid and possessive. They struggle with true intimacy and...
