Category Archives: trauma

New thoughts about attachment and neuroplasticity.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by raisingsmartgirls

I wrote a blog post back in 2010 about Research on Attachment Theory and Anxiety Disorders.  I wrote that post for a two reasons – one) I was increasingly concerned about the modern trend of putting infants into daycare starting … Continue reading →

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10 Basic Good Mother Messages

Posted on May 23, 2012 by raisingsmartgirls

I’ve been a mother for 1o.5 years now.  And I need constant reminders about what is good fertilizer to grow children.  I know, so sad, right?  But it’s true. I have read in so many places regarding healing from childhood … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse, anxiety, Attachment Parenting, Depression, emotional dysregulation, gifted adults, gifted children, gifted support, highly sensitive child, highly sensitive mom, Intensity, introspection, loss of parental love, meltdowns, mindfulness, motherhood, my mothering goals, personal growth, personal issues, raising smart girls, suicidal ideation, trauma | 1 Comment

Theraplay® for selective mutism and other parenting challenges

Posted on March 30, 2011 by raisingsmartgirls

I’d found out today that my blog was linked to a blog of a parent in Sweden who has a child with selective mutism.  I used Google’s Chrome browser which has a nifty little ‘translate page’ button, otherwise I would … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Attachment Parenting, creating harmony, emotion coaching, explosive child, highly sensitive child, highly sensitive mom, Intensity, meltdowns, selective mutism, social anxiety, spd, trauma | 6 Comments

If you had controlling parents…how do you avoid becoming one?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by raisingsmartgirls

I have talked quite a bit on this blog about my insecurities and anxieties about my own capacity as a mother.  Midway through my 40th year now, I spent about a year and a half examining the factors that have … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse, anxiety, booklists, emotion coaching, highly sensitive child, highly sensitive mom, loss of parental love, meltdowns, mood, personal growth, social anxiety, trauma | 25 Comments

A healing journey

Posted on July 29, 2010 by raisingsmartgirls

This has been the post that’s been on my mind for over a week now. I haven’t found the words to convey my feelings about the healing journey I went on last week, when we went by train to seek … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse, Attached Dad, incompleteness, introspection, personal growth, trauma | 6 Comments

Crazy? I wish. That would make things so much easier.

Posted on July 16, 2010 by raisingsmartgirls

So…in case you are wondering… I’m not crazy… Or even truly depressed. My therapist sez so. She is fairly amazed at my awareness and understanding and ability to articulate. [Doesn’t surprise me. I’ve always been told this.] Somehow that gives … Continue reading →

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Permission to be

Posted on June 25, 2010 by raisingsmartgirls

I had a pretty severely depressed day yesterday.  To the point that the will to live was feeble and the desire to die was stronger than it’s been in recent years. Yes, despite all that I have to live for … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse, Attachment Parenting, career, Depression, highly sensitive mom, incompleteness, loss of parental love, my stories, personal issues, perspective, trauma | 4 Comments

Safe Trauma Recovery

Posted on June 12, 2010 by raisingsmartgirls

I took this picture yesterday, at the local Border’s bookstore. I think I need a reminder that I have good mommy moments as well as horrible ones. There’s many times I blow it with my kids (well, come to think … Continue reading →

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