According to the CDC 1 in 68 children (or 1 in 45 according to Autism Speaks) are diagnosed with Autism. It is a devastating diagnosis for the child and their family. A diagnosis that is life changing, creating life …
Finding yourself in the comparison trap
Originally written for and shared on Huffington Post I don’t know about you, but when I spend time around peers I can find myself in a comparison downward spiral. I just came from an amazing 4 days of connecting with …
Changing the way we think about the healing process
In today’s vlog I talk about a new way of imagining the healing process…hopefully to help you see it in a way that not only feels possible, but allows for a whole new experience. I hope you enjoy. I’d love …
Believing in your ability to heal
Happy New Year! This year @ Courageous Journeys it’s all about letting go and opening to possibilities. Today’s video is about recognizing the incredible strength, resilience, and determination already within you…helping you believe in your power to get through the …
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Setbacks in therapy
Today’s vlog is a result of a question emailed to me (thanks! ;)). Anyone who has worked with me knows I don’t consider setbacks a bad thing, or even consider them setbacks. And they are certainly not evidence of your …
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Fears & hurdles in therapy
In today’s vlog I address some of the biggest concerns people tend to have when considering therapy, particularly for survivors of sexual abuse. It certainly isn’t inclusive of all the fears people have, just some of the most common. What …
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More on acceptance & healing sexual abuse
After receiving a lot of feedback on my last video on the importance of acceptance in healing, I thought a little clarification might be helpful 😉 . I’d love to know what you think. How do you feel when you …
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First step in healing sexual abuse
Today’s vlog is about the first step in healing sexual abuse. However, it’s important to keep in mind that healing is not a linear process. Healing cannot happen without acknowledgement, validation, and acceptance. If you’ve been following CJ for a while, …
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Healing sexual abuse…..it’s not always about the details
There is a very common fear idea when it comes to healing sexual abuse…that you must replay all the painful, embarrassing details of the abuse experienced. In today’s vlog I talk about why that just isn’t true and what is necessary …
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Healing abuse through validation
Today’s vlog is a response to someone from YouTube requesting more information on what validation is, why it’s important, and how to get it. I am so appreciative of everyone who takes the time to comment and ask questions in …
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Speaking your truth
I sat down to do this post and found it difficult to put on paper what I had floating through my mind. It just seemed better easier to talk about it. I’ve thought about doing a video a few times …
A letter to an abuser
The following letter was shared with me by a courageous survivor. Her decision to share with all of you is with the hope you will find connection and inspiration. Just the act of writing a letter to an abuser can …
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Today is the first day of May. That means Sexual Assault Awareness Month is over. While I’m a little sad about that….it really could go on throughout the year, I’m also very happy and energized about my goal for the …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 7
Today’s post is the 7th story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 6
Today’s post is the 6th story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 5
Today’s post is the 5th story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 4
Today’s post is the 4th story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 3
Today’s post is the 3rd story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
Healing from sexual abuse – part 2
Today’s post is the 2nd story of healing for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Remember, everyone’s journey is different. This is meant to let people know that healing does happen and to identify all the different ways and all the different …
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