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Splitting

By Billy Robinson, MA, LLPC

Change Coping Decisions Emotions Empathy Mindset Processing Relationships Trauma

Abuse Balance Confusion Confidence Emotions Expectations Feelings Friendships Growth Hopes Relationships Think Trauma

Posted: June 6, 2023

I am a total sucker for songs with visceral lyrics; particularly those that appeal to my vocational field of mental health. One of the songs I've been listening to on repeat, is called "You're Somebody Else" by: flora cash. I love the chorus: Well, you...

CrIsIs??? HeLp!?

By Mark Holloway, MA, LLPC

Crisis

Confusion Crisis Depression Withdraw

Posted: March 16, 2021

Although crisis is often unpredictable, there are predictable phases that we experience. Knowing these might allow a struggle to be normalized. Phases of a crisis: Impact stage - learning new information that is overwhelming. This may include being stunned, numb, immediate grief, anger etc. This...