Personal Stories

Part 3: Building Resilience and Support Systems with cPTSD

Living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) can be incredibly challenging, but building resilience and a strong support system can…

1 year ago

4 Part Mental Health Series: Understanding Emotional Flashbacks in cPTSD

One of the most difficult aspects of cPTSD is dealing with emotional flashbacks. Unlike traditional flashbacks, which involve reliving traumatic…

1 year ago

Welcome to Arcadia

Phoenix emerges like a mirage from the desert, cradled under the watchful gaze of Camelback Mountain. In the heart of…

1 year ago

Living with cPTSD – It’s Time to Talk About It

Talking about living with cPTSD is essential. Not only does it help demystify the condition, but it also provides a…

1 year ago

Unique Forms of EMDR Therapy – Here Comes the Sun, Little Darlin’

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-established psychotherapeutic approach designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories.…

1 year ago

Outgrowing Toxic People + Embrace Your Invincible Summer

In life, we often encounter individuals whose presence negatively impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing and distancing ourselves from…

1 year ago

Moving Into My Own Apartment: A Journey to Independence and Self-Discovery

The day that I signed my lease was such a fulfilling day, I was ready. I've always been more of…

1 year ago

Fall Forward – A Personal Story Towards Resilience

In life, we're often faced with these little things called "defining moments." These are the moments in our life that…

1 year ago

Lessons from My Father: Growing Up with an Older Dad

I had an older dad. My dad was sixty-one when I was born. He was born in the 1920s, and…

1 year ago