Unresolved Trauma is Impacting Your Relationship
Unresolved trauma can haunt us in many ways. Certain events from the past may involuntarily trigger reactions in us that we haven’t thought about in years. This could be guilt, shame, fear, or anger sourcing from early in our lives. When we don’t deal with our trauma, we carry it with us. We haven’t made sense of our story, and therefore, our past is still impacting our present in countless, invisible ways. This can not only affect our relationships in countless ways, but it may also influence how we parent, how we relate to our partner, how we feel, think, and operate in our daily lives.
Signs of unresolved trauma is impacting your relationship:
- You are constantly worried about being rejected. Unloved or abandoned.
- You struggle to believe them when they say they love you.
- You fell less than or not got enough and try to make up for it.
- You find it hard to trust others.
These are all trauma responses that have been formed as a result of being hurt at some stage and we’ve unconsciously created these patterns as a way of coping and avoiding being hurt again.
If you recognize yourself on this list, I will not feel ashamed! Please know that you’re being shown where to focus on healing so that you’re able to enjoy yourself and your relationships on a whole new level.
At BCA Therapy in Wayne and Yardley, Pennsylvania we have therapists who specialize in trauma therapy and can help you move past your trauma. It is never too late to seek the help you deserve!
How to Prepare Your Mental Health As You Transition to College
If you are heading to college with a diagnosed mental health condition, you are not the only one. Many new students are in therapy, take medications, receive support services through college, private tutors, guidance counselors, or other agencies. Planning ahead for your mental health and academic support needs will make your transition to college healthier, easier, and more comfortable. Know the steps to prepare your mental health before stepping onto a college campus can help you so much.
- Time management– College can be more demanding than high school, plan to devote more time to your studies. Plan out your days and create a routine that you stick to every week. Having an assignment book to mark important assignments and tests can make your experience of college so much easier.
- Socializing– It can be fun to meet your roommate(s) and others on the floor in your building. Just remember that some people thrive on social interaction while others may struggle with that, so be kind to one another.
- Independence– Now that you’re on your own, you may feel the need to test your limits. Don’t make bad decisions based on peer pressure. Say “NO” to things you don’t want to do. Setting boundaries is very important and do not let people step over your boundaries and respect other people’s boundaries.
- Resources– Be sure to use to familiarize yourself with the resources on college campus. Consider joining a student organization and being involved. There is also learning assistance and resource centers, and student health services and counseling centers that can assist you if needed.
- Stress– Being aware that some amount of stress and anxiety is normal. You are in a setting with new people and new challenges. You can do this!
Sources:
Family Matters: Making the Transition to College – West Chester University (wcupa.edu)
Planning Ahead for Your Mental Health Care as You Transition to College | The Jed Foundation
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Brynn Cicippio contributes to Philly Mag article on Sobriety
Brynn Cicippio shares her experience on sobriety and the influence of alcohol on our current culture.
https://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2022/03/26/mindful-drinking-philadelphia/
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Best of the Main Line 2022 Memories
Thank you to the Best of the Main Line for putting together a fantastic event. Here is a glimpse of all the memories shared at the Best of the Main Line yesterday. We could not wait to share all these great photos with you. We are beyond humbled, proud and grateful.
This could not have been done without our amazing therapists. Loving my team and the care and the empathy and excellence they pour into every client in our practice, and the care and consideration extended to the families, and loved ones of our clients. Because as we all know, no matter who shows up to the therapy room, we care for the entire family system.
We love you all. Here are the memories made at the Best of the Main Line:
http:///www.instagram.com/p/Cgm6DKLvN2W/
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Brynn Cicippio in Philly Magazine: Strategies for taking care of your mental and emotional health
BCA Founder Brynn Cicippio shares specific coping skills to support your mental and emotional health.
10 Mental Health Tips for When Life Feels Out of Your Control (phillymag.com
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