Lifting the Veil on Trauma

Anxiety

Anxiety Is Not Your Enemy

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 28, 2024

Anxiety serves many important functions in our lives. Understanding the functions of anxiety can support us in coping with our anxiety.

Anxiety serves many important functions in our lives. Understanding the functions of anxiety can support us in coping with our anxiety.

Domestic Violence

Partner Violence Is Common

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 13, 2024

Partner violence is common. You or someone you love might be experiencing it without realizing it. Here's what it is, how common it is, and resources for support.

Partner violence is common. You or someone you love might be experiencing it without realizing it. Here's what it is, how common it is, and resources for support.

Depression

Why You Might Be Getting the Winter Blues

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 5, 2024

Does your mental health take a negative turn during the winter months? If so, you are not alone. Here are a few reasons why.

Does your mental health take a negative turn during the winter months? If so, you are not alone. Here are a few reasons why.

Trust

The Truth About Therapists

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on June 30, 2021

At times, therapists might be idealized or seen as "superhuman." There can be benefits in taking them off of the pedestal we put them on.

At times, therapists might be idealized or seen as "superhuman." There can be benefits in taking them off of the pedestal we put them on.

Attention

Present Focused Attention May Help Us See What We Are Missing

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on June 26, 2021

Every day, there is so much that happens around us and within us. What might we be missing as we are going through the motions?

Every day, there is so much that happens around us and within us. What might we be missing as we are going through the motions?

Trauma

Why You Might Not Be Who You Think You Are

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on June 24, 2021

As we navigate life, we develop self-schemas and beliefs about ourselves. However, they may not offer us a full picture of who we are.

As we navigate life, we develop self-schemas and beliefs about ourselves. However, they may not offer us a full picture of who we are.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

One Year In: How Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting Us?

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 31, 2021

A recent report provides insight into how the pandemic is impacting weight, sleep patterns, drinking habits, and more.

A recent report provides insight into how the pandemic is impacting weight, sleep patterns, drinking habits, and more.

Motivation

When We Don't Feel Good Enough

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 30, 2021

Do you ever wonder if you're good enough? If so, you are not alone—but there is hope. Research finds that self-affirmations can be a helpful tool in responding to feelings of inadequacy.

Do you ever wonder if you're good enough? If so, you are not alone—but there is hope. Research finds that self-affirmations can be a helpful tool in responding to feelings of inadequacy.

Trauma

Navigating the Anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 4, 2021

The anniversary of traumatic losses or events can leave us feeling distressed and bring up painful memories.

The anniversary of traumatic losses or events can leave us feeling distressed and bring up painful memories.

Health

The Science Behind Pandemic Fatigue

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on December 31, 2020

Have you experienced fatigue surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic? Research can help us understand why we may experience this.

Have you experienced fatigue surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic? Research can help us understand why we may experience this.

Anger

The Harmful Message Society Tells Us: Don't Feel

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on December 30, 2020

Have you received the message in life to push your emotions down? Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t listen.

Have you received the message in life to push your emotions down? Here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t listen.

Motivation

Meeting Yourself Right Where You Are

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on December 26, 2020

Engaging in self-acceptance and self-compassion can have immense benefits for our well-being and support us in working towards our goals.

Engaging in self-acceptance and self-compassion can have immense benefits for our well-being and support us in working towards our goals.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Psychological Impact of COVID-19

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on September 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, research provides insight into how it might be impacting the general population's mental health.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, research provides insight into how it might be impacting the general population's mental health.

Trauma

What Is Trauma?

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on September 28, 2020

The term "trauma" can feel elusive, but may be more common than you realize.

The term "trauma" can feel elusive, but may be more common than you realize.

Motivation

When Therapy Lets You Down

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on September 19, 2020

Have you had negative experiences in therapy? If so, you are seen, and your recovery journey isn't over.

Have you had negative experiences in therapy? If so, you are seen, and your recovery journey isn't over.

Play

Are You Playing Emotional Whac-A-Mole?

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on June 30, 2020

Do you find yourself pushing down emotions, stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief only to have them pop back up again unexpectedly?

Do you find yourself pushing down emotions, stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief only to have them pop back up again unexpectedly?

Stress

Why Survival Mode Isn't the Best Way to Live

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on June 30, 2020

Do you find yourself in survival mode more often than you would like? Although it is adaptive and needed at times, going through life in survival mode can have harmful consequences

Do you find yourself in survival mode more often than you would like? Although it is adaptive and needed at times, going through life in survival mode can have harmful consequences

Trauma

What Is Collective Trauma?

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on May 23, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe, we often hear the term “collective trauma." So, what is it and how is it impacting us?

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe, we often hear the term “collective trauma." So, what is it and how is it impacting us?

Stress

Why Stress Affects People Differently

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 31, 2020

We all respond differently to stress. Having a history of trauma may lead to increased difficulties in navigating stressful situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

We all respond differently to stress. Having a history of trauma may lead to increased difficulties in navigating stressful situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trauma

Trauma of Pandemic Proportions

Danielle Render Turmaud, Ph.D., NCC on March 14, 2020

Are you noticing an increase in stress, fear, or anxiety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Here is why, along with some tools to help you cope during this time.

Are you noticing an increase in stress, fear, or anxiety in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? Here is why, along with some tools to help you cope during this time.