Resilience + PTSD
I recently shared an abridged version of my life with an old friend. After a brief hug and some tears, she mentioned how amazed she was at how I have managed to remain a...
Mental Wellness
High Conflict Co-parenting: When a Toxic Ex-Spouse Alienates Your Children
You would think that after spending months and thousands of dollars trying to divorce your spouse you will be able to move on with your life, right? Well, this is not always...
Overcoming PTSD with a Plan of Action and Tenacity
From war to child abuse. From mass shootings to car crashes. From domestic violence to sex slavery. These are just some examples of the countless traumatic experiences that...
Retrain Your Brain & Regain Control: Beat PTSD!
Most people with PTSD shy away from disclosing their diagnosis for fear of stigmatization. Most people without PTSD – who are not otherwise touched by the disorder...
Assertiveness Without Guilt: How It’s Possible for PTSD Sufferers
I have met many people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that have a very difficult time being assertive or confuse assertiveness with maladaptive responses that only...
What PTSD Feels Like & How to Help
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a debilitating mental health condition that can riddle a person with a plethora of unpleasant symptoms. Most people who are not...
Calming Ideas for Stressful Days
Yesterday was one of those days when bad news seem to be the order of the day. From denied educational grants for obscure reasons, to broken down vehicles, to health related...
The Anatomy of Arguments: How Not to Get Caught in the Fire
Does anyone ever take note of how arguments happen, what sparks them, and what fuels them? We all have hot buttons. We all have things that can get us fired up. Even those...
Building Resistance Against Stress for PTSD Warriors
In an ever-changing world, those struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may find it difficult to adjust. For us, building resistance against stress is the best...
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem After Divorce
If you have been poking around any of our social media pages, you probably read that Bateman’s Place is a family owned and operated small business. We are a family trying to...
Living with Anxiety: The Bear, The Elephant, and The Shotgun
No matter how you put it, anxiety is a pain the behind. Period. Anxiety is our fight or flight mechanism. Its job is to keep us safe from the “oh, crap!” moments in our lives....
10 Steps to Unlocking the Power of Love
Man is the only animal for whom his own existence is a problem which he has to solve.” ― Erich Fromm Today I woke up thinking about love. It is a wonderful way to wake up. I...
Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tiny Guide for the Clueless
Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tiny Guide for the Clueless Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an endless challenge, one that millions...
Surviving a Narcissist: A Guide for the Trapped
Narcissist will destroy your life and erode your self-esteem with such stealth that it will make you feel as if you are the one letting them down… Most of us think of...
The Power of Emotional Intelligence
The term Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is commonly used all over the place. What exactly is EQ, and how can those who don’t study the topic in depth rip the benefits of such...