Shame. It's elusive and hard to recognize in ourselves, often we don't even know we are operating in a shame-based way. Shame is less a feeling, but more of an umbrella for a myriad of behaviors and an assortment of feelings. One of the biggest feelings that indicates we are operating in shame is worthlessness. If we feel worthless, this is often because we carry shame for something we think or how we were treated. If a child is raised in a very disruptive household, or not a

“Trauma can make fears related to past events feel more plausible and threatening, leading to the development of OCD behaviors. A history of trauma increases the likelihood of developing OCD.” A quote from Dr. Williams A member of the institute of trauma research. To understand the potential link between OCD, obsessive Compulsive Disorder symptoms and trauma, we must first understand and define the OCD core features. OCD involves random, recurring, distressing thoughts and be

In the mental health field, there is a term used to describe our ability to change how we respond to any situation. This word is Agency . When we have agency, we have a sense of control over our lives and our behaviors. In everyday life, this word is used as a title, giving the impression of an organization. In treating trauma, it means something similar: we can organize ourselves in such a way that we can respond to our feelings in a more productive way. For example, if we h