How Trauma Responses Show Up in Relationships
The impact of trauma is not always obvious, but it can shape how you think, feel, and connect with others.
It may show up as anxiety, overthinking, emotional distance, or difficulty trusting others, even in relationships that matter most to you.
If you have been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself, there is often more going on beneath the surface than it seems
How to Navigate Difficult Family Relationships During The Holidays
Holiday family stress is real. Learn how to set boundaries, stay grounded, and navigate complicated family dynamics with more ease. Support available in New Bern, NC and online across NC & SC.
The People Pleasers Guide to Boundary Setting
Do you feel like you’re on a never-ending hamster wheel of saying “yes” to everyone but yourself? For people pleasers, the struggle is real—you’re constantly juggling work, relationships, and favors, all while your own needs get pushed to the back burner. The result? Overwhelm, anxiety, and maybe even a nagging sense of resentment you can’t quite […]
Talking About Mental Health: A Guide for Families
Are you struggling to understand your friend or family member when they talk about their mental health? It’s hard for people who have never dealt with this topic before to know how to listen and support their loved one, but it can make a world of difference if we know how. Perhaps you’re struggling with […]
5 Ways Counseling Helps Relationships
If you’re in the midst of moving in together or getting married, you’re likely looking forward to the fun times that come along with it – new places to explore, new things to try, and most importantly, new people to share them with. However, if you’ve been through this before and it didn’t end well, […]