by Harper West | Mar 31, 2019 | Trauma
Do you seem to be passive in relationships and tolerate unhealthy behavior in your partners or family members? Do you find you have too many narcissistic people in your life? Have you been in an abusive relationship? A new study may offer a biological explanation for...
by Harper West | Oct 25, 2017 | Emotions, Trauma
Imagine you are walking through a forest alone and hear the rustling of leaves and the ominous crack of a branch behind you. You freeze, listening hard to figure out what is back there. You turn slowly and see a bear staring at you, ready to attack. Your heart is...
by Harper West | May 29, 2017 | Trauma
On Memorial Day, we honor veterans and members of the armed forces for their service to our country. Sadly, sometimes this service includes the horrific experience of war and violence. Certainly, these experiences meet the definition of trauma. In my therapy practice...
