Posted on March 19, 2020
by Courage Coaching
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Dealing with a pandemic of this magnitude, we are all understandably becoming anxious and uncertain about the future. All the little things that consumed our life previously are no longer as important. There is a new reality now.. One of survival, planning and isolating.… Continue Reading “Creating a new normal – Covid 19”
Category: Adversity & support, complex ptsd, Coronavirus, courage, mental health, UncategorizedTags: adversity, Coronavirus, covid19, pandemic anxiety, Resilience, self-care tips during the covid19 pandemic
Posted on June 26, 2017
by Courage Coaching
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Happy Monday dear friends & followers! After a wonderful 10 days off work, celebrating my birthday with friends and exploring new places with my husband, I am feeling grateful and refreshed. Today’s topic is especially important to me, as someone I care about deeply… Continue Reading “High functioning depression”
Category: Adversity & support, Blogging, Coaching tips, Depression, Life tips, mental health, Mental illness, recovery, Resilience, self care, Self-reflection & self-awareness, Youtube videosTags: adversity, Blogging, Depression, high functioning depression, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health blog, mental health vlog, Mental illness, mild depression, self care, self-awareness, support, the seriousness of mild depression, therapy, vlogging
Posted on February 21, 2017
by Courage Coaching
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Childhood trauma produces physiological effects upon the developing brain that have an adverse effect upon the individual’s stress response system. Childhood trauma is likely to increase a person’s vulnerability to falling victim to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). FACTS ABOUT CFS. The symptoms of CFS… Continue Reading “The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
Category: Adversity & support, complex ptsd, Emotional abuse, Life tips, self care, UncategorizedTags: adversity, cfs, childhood adversity, childhood neglect, childhood trauma, chronic fatigue syndrome, cptsd, Emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, ptsd, sexual abuse, trauma
Posted on August 22, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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Today’s video is important because it raises awareness on the importance of what we say to others currently facing adversity. When someone is suffering with mental health issues, has just found out some terrible news or is drowning in grief, the last thing they… Continue Reading “Supporting others through adversity the right way”
Category: Adversity & support, Coaching tips, Compassion, Life tips, mental health, self care, Self-reflection & self-awareness, UncategorizedTags: adversity, Compassion, cptsd, empathy, grief, loss, mental health, projection, re-traumatization, supporting others, tragedy, trauma
Posted on July 20, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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Today’s post will be short and sweet as unfortunately my internet is playing up and keeps having long disconnection periods. I have barely been able to post anything today due to this, so my apologies if this blog post is a little short. I… Continue Reading “Courage”
Category: courage, UncategorizedTags: abuse, adversity, change, Child abuse, courage, danger, Depression, doubt, emotional pain, fear, grief, illness, low self-esteem, Mental illness, Narcissistic abuse, overwhelming fear, overwhelming grief, pain, physical fear, rape, recovery, self reflection, trauma, violence, war
Posted on May 20, 2016
by Courage Coaching
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So what is resilience and is it common? Resilience can be defined as an individual’s ability to properly adapt to stress and adversity. It is about an individual’s ability to manage difficult emotions that arise in times of difficulty, without supressing them. Research shows… Continue Reading “The importance of resilience”
Category: Coaching tips, Life tips, mental health, Mental illness, Resilience, self careTags: acceptance, adversity, becoming resilient, being resilient, being self-aware, change, childhood trauma, coaching, comfort, feeling your emotions, goal setting, hope, life, mental health, Mental illness, Narcissistic abuse, positive thinking, psychology, Resilience, resilience and trauma, respect, self care, self compassion, self growth, self-awareness, trauma