Category: CPTSD

Do you have HOPE(ium) addiction? When you break unhealthy bonds – the last thread can be the hardest #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

March 6, 2020

Do you keep giving your power away to someone(s) in the name of love? Are you “too” giving/ good-natured/ kind-hearted??? Do you keep HOPING they will change? This one is for YOU. Listen to all episodes and share your questions here: https://anchor.fm/sassyshorts Grief is key. Really releasing – even killing – your fantasy – is … More Do you have HOPE(ium) addiction? When you break unhealthy bonds – the last thread can be the hardest #cptsr #cptsd #codependency

How to remove self judgment from emotional trauma – drop it and ENJOY your life!

March 1, 2020

Your time is your life. Value it. The people you love are important. Value them. Your passion is important. Value you! Listen to your heart. Value life. If you have questions or comments, or a topic you’d like me to explore, this blog is where I read and respond the most. Episode 3: How to … More How to remove self judgment from emotional trauma – drop it and ENJOY your life!

CPTSR Complex Post Traumatic Stress RESPONSE

You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

February 28, 2020

If you’re experiencing . . . TOO MUCH brain fog (not the desirable “idea generating” kind) TOO distracted, adhd-type of behavior (not the good juicy entrepreneurial kind) TOO MUCH people pleasing/ codependency (not the healthy customer service kind) LACK of awareness about what you really want – or what you really need in order to … More You want to keep growing. You’re stuck. You sense it’s YOU that’s in the way. This is for YOU.

The hardest part of healing emotional trauma is naming the enemy – Notes from my journal – CPTSD CPTSR CPTSI

February 17, 2020

Rather than explaining, I’m just going to post this image. I think it’s self explanatory. If you have questions or comments, please share. Negotiating for your JOY. It’s who you are. Much love, Happy D! Debbie Happy Cohen, founder of Joy-Based Living I want you to LOVE negotiating for JOY! | Author | Coach at … More The hardest part of healing emotional trauma is naming the enemy – Notes from my journal – CPTSD CPTSR CPTSI

Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52

February 16, 2020

Hey Friend! Did you ever hear about the priest in the long black robe who walked into the “wrong” hospital room and spoke the last rights to the “wrong” person, and that person died? I don’t have evidence to tell you if this has actually has happened but I do know that when doctors tell … More Own your power – Sassy Sunday 8 of 52

The lyrics to these Beatles songs play in my mind sometimes

February 15, 2020

Do you ever have a song come to your mind when you think of a particular person, or maybe even an event in your life? That happens to me quite frequently, and lately, when I’ve thought about the various aspects of Joy-Based Living, a couple of these songs rose up inside of me: While my … More The lyrics to these Beatles songs play in my mind sometimes

Transmute powerlessness into healthy power, joy and love when recovering from CPTSR CPTSD and codependency

February 6, 2020

If you’re dealing with COMPLEX Post Traumatic Stress I want you to know you’re not alone. Quick recap of acronyms: COMPLEX PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) refers to a person who is overwhelmed by emotional sensations, as compared to the visual memories that overwhelm people with “regular” PTSD.  Judith Herman coined CPTSD in 1995, … More Transmute powerlessness into healthy power, joy and love when recovering from CPTSR CPTSD and codependency

Empowerment Trifecta – spirituality, psychology and coaching – our 12 Practices have paid off

February 5, 2020

  One thing I know for sure is that self-awareness is key to personal transformation. And I want you to benefit from what we’ve learned at JBL over the last 3 years in our “insider” community conversations and from 20 years of coaching. I’m just tickled beyond description to share it with you! Let’s look … More Empowerment Trifecta – spirituality, psychology and coaching – our 12 Practices have paid off

The beauty of powerlessness

February 5, 2020

Sometimes I feel like my middle name shouldn’t be “Happy”, it should be “Taboo” as I seem to gravitate toward topics that are generally unwanted, unaccepted and judged as bad. Powerlessness is one of those dear friends. The Joy-Based Living community is like Gold’s gym for radical self-awareness. It’s designed for the most enthusiastic self-awareness … More The beauty of powerlessness

Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence

February 5, 2020

Embracing the powerless and chaotic aspects of my nature with self-approval gives me the strength and ability to be really compassionate with myself in order to feel SAFE enough to ask DIRECTLY for what I want from life. Big love to you, Debbie Happy Cohen Founder of JBL I want you to LOVE negotiating for … More Compassion, Powerlessness and Self-Approval – in one sentence