Complex PTSD and Childhood Chronic Stress: Understanding the Impact and Path to Healing

Complex PTSD and Childhood Chronic Stress: Understanding the Impact and Path to Healing

Pathways to Wellness: Insights from Francesca Wehr, LCSW Mental Health Counseling explores the complex relationship between chronic stress during childhood, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), and the effects on mental health. We will also discuss the process of healing and recovery for those affected by these challenging experiences. By gaining a better understanding of C-PTSD and its roots in early life stress, we can help promote healing, resilience, and well-being.

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Healing the Past: Understanding and Addressing Generational Trauma

Healing the Past: Understanding and Addressing Generational Trauma

Pathways to Wellness: Insights from Francesca Wehr, LCSW explores the concept of generational trauma, the ways it can impact individuals and families, and the importance of recognizing and addressing it in order to break the cycle and promote healing.

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Understanding Dissociation: The Many Faces and Coping Strategies

Understanding Dissociation: The Many Faces and Coping Strategies

Pathways to Wellness: Insights from Francesca Wehr, LCSW Mental Health Counseling explores dissociation, a complex psychological phenomenon that can manifest in various ways. We will discuss the different ways people can experience dissociation and suggest coping strategies for managing and overcoming it.

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Healing Through Movement: The Connection Between Trauma Recovery and Yoga

Healing Through Movement: The Connection Between Trauma Recovery and Yoga

Francesca Wehr, LCSW Mental Health Counseling explores the connection between trauma recovery and the practice of yoga. Trauma can have long-lasting effects on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and finding effective ways to heal is vital. In recent years, yoga has gained recognition as a complementary approach to traditional trauma therapy, offering a holistic path to recovery and self-discovery.

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Unlocking the Subconscious: Emotional Memories and Triggers in Mental Health

Unlocking the Subconscious: Emotional Memories and Triggers in Mental Health

Pathways to Wellness: Insights from Francesca Wehr, LCSW explores the role of the subconscious mind in storing emotional memories and how these memories can trigger strong reactions in our daily lives. Understanding these connections can help us better manage our emotional responses and improve our overall mental health.

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Healing Old Wounds: Understanding Repetition Compulsion in Relationships

Healing Old Wounds: Understanding Repetition Compulsion in Relationships

In today's blog, we will discuss the concept of repetition compulsion, a psychological phenomenon where individuals unconsciously seek out relationships that mirror past traumas or experiences in an attempt to heal old wounds. Recognizing and addressing repetition compulsion can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships and improved mental well-being.

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