by Dr. Sarah Edwards and the work of Dr. Stephen Porges* and Dr. Michael Yapko* How do so many of us end up in disappointing, frustrating, or even abusive relationships? Sadly I encounter this so often. Usually, there were many red flags that went unnoticed or overlooked early after the meeting. … [Read more...]
I’m Hungry, really? For What? Four Hungers May Cause You to Eat … Eat … Eat Some More
I’m Hungry, really? For What? Four Hungers May Cause You to Eat … Eat … Eat Some More “I ate the whole thing!” I hear a lament like this so often. Clients who are unhappy about eating too much, eating the wrong things, eating at the wrong times. They are disappointed and angry with themselves … [Read more...]
You’re Not Lazy! You Could Be Stuck on the Impossible Task
Many of my clients suffer from being overwhelmed by the thought of doing even the simplest tasks. This is an often overlooked but very common symptom for people with depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and other mental health problems. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Do Your Irrational Fears, Anxiety and Anger Belong to Someone Else?
Do you have stubborn, irrational feelings of anxiety, fear, and anger that seem to come out of nowhere with no identifiable cause from your life? If so, maybe those feelings aren’t yours. Maybe they belonged to your ancestors. There are ample emotional traumas that can come from our own lives, … [Read more...]
Healing the Father Wound
Healing the Father Wound by Dr. Sarah A. Edwards, LCSW. Would you say you had a caring, loving relationship with your father? Did he praise, support, and guide you? Did he provide a positive model for the man you would aspire to become? Or was your father absent, neglectful, or abusive … [Read more...]
