Author and Educator with a focus on the emotional wellbeing of mental health caregivers
Strengthening You – New Book
A guide for those who care for persons with complex trauma
In this unique guide focused on supporting partners, friends and family members, Heather addresses the importance of caring for the emotions of those who support. This 40-page downloadable provides an understanding of the importance of emotional care, offers insight into the most common emotional challenges of supporters, and provides simple guidance as to how to build the inner resources loved ones need.
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Heather’s writing continues to be very beneficial to individuals and families needing support and resources to address trauma and mental health challenges.
Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, CDWF
Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing
Articles
Following change – updates on my website
“We’re always stretching toward one thing or another: the next person, the next task, the next sight or sound, the next breath.” — Rick Hanson, PhD. Author: Resilient Since last fall, I have transitioned away…
Loss of self, caregiving & supporting someone with CPTSD
I didn’t have a name for it. I was researching the impact of caring for someone with complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) when these words jumped at me: Caregiving tasks interfere with many other…
Seven things loved ones of trauma survivors need – according to research
What do the loved ones of trauma survivors need? If you have been reading this blog for a while and you are a supporter, you probably have a list of needs. Maybe a long list.…
When your partner has a dissociative disorder: 10 posts to help you understand
What do you need to know if your partner or loved one has a dissociative disorder? Dissociation and dissociative disorders are often mentioned with complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). As many of you know,…
Complex PTSD & the need for better family support – interview with Dr Manuel P Stadtmann
I recently came across a series of research articles focused on complex post traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD or CPTSD) and the daily life experiences of those with the diagnosis and their relatives. As you…