Category: CPTSR

7 things spiritual teachers or friends should NEVER say to someone with CPTSR/ CPTSD or severe codependency

January 26, 2020

Someone with COMPLEX Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) or Response (CPTSR) is someone who has pretty much “given up” their core identity, in lieu of serving others. This is NOT a natural state of being. This is a TRAINED state of being in which his or her ego-boundaries have been broken down or significantly cracked. … More 7 things spiritual teachers or friends should NEVER say to someone with CPTSR/ CPTSD or severe codependency

Leap from Trauma to Peak Performance. How my friend’s vertigo disappeared. Resilience vs Relentless.

January 26, 2020

My greatest passion and desire is to see more kind-hearted, good-natured people get stronger and louder and take up more space in the world. Usually, this “type of person” tends to be on the quieter side. Sometimes this is due to their true nature. But more of the time, I think the hold-back has to … More Leap from Trauma to Peak Performance. How my friend’s vertigo disappeared. Resilience vs Relentless.

Healers and coaches, elevate your practice by including spirituality

January 23, 2020

A few thoughts about JOY and spirituality Your joy is serious business. In a healthy, supportive environment, JOY would simply be a natural state of being. It would evolve as you grow. It would be supported in you and you would support it in others. With ease and grace. It would be natural. However, in … More Healers and coaches, elevate your practice by including spirituality

Fuck Normal. Spirituality, trauma and peak performance.

January 23, 2020

Trauma. Spirituality. Peak Performance. These are my areas of expertise, and they are all strangely and magically intertwined. The more I learn about one, the more the other 2 make sense. The more I help someone strengthen one, the stronger the other 2 become in their lives. Imagine an Olympic hopeful. She has a mental … More Fuck Normal. Spirituality, trauma and peak performance.

How to help a friend who is in an abusive relationship

November 10, 2019

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Where common-sense wisdom breaks down for people with cptsr, cptsd and codependency #SimonSinek

July 3, 2019

This awesome video message from Simon Sinek about love (and leadership) (and physically getting in shape) is brilliant and gorgeous, full of wisdom and truth. He makes complete sense. His advice about being consistently kind, generous and loving can be applied to “just about” anyone. How could that be? Common sense wisdom about kindness and … More Where common-sense wisdom breaks down for people with cptsr, cptsd and codependency #SimonSinek

Testimonial for Her Right Foot – Statue of Liberty – Freedom for Joy

July 2, 2019

Cheers to our freedom, well-being and joy!! Much love, Happy D!! For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie Happy Cohen is a master coach with a graduate degree in counseling. She’s the founder of Joy-Based Living, an … More Testimonial for Her Right Foot – Statue of Liberty – Freedom for Joy

CPTSR is emotional slavery – Trevor Noah – Richard Grannon – Thank you

June 30, 2019

I’ve got a pretty full day tomorrow so will post this tonight, a few hours earlier than usual. You’re welcome. Happy Freedom Week here in the 🇺🇸 USA! I just realized after making this video that it’s a perfect fit for the theme of Independence Day on July 4. In this case, we’re all about … More CPTSR is emotional slavery – Trevor Noah – Richard Grannon – Thank you

Living with narcissistic abuse – resources for healing – response to a reader

June 28, 2019

If you or someone you care about is living with narcissistic abuse, the very best thing you can do is educate yourself. This video is a response to a reader who wrote: I have been living with a narcissistic person for 53 years . . . I just want to know how to live with … More Living with narcissistic abuse – resources for healing – response to a reader

Reciprocity, Emotional Abandonment, and Healing CPTSR CPTSD codependency #emotionalrainbow #print

June 25, 2019

Hello Friends, Recording this video was hard because it required me to access and process some deeper pain. With that came the gifts of clarity and breakthroughs, in the form of self-compassion. So I’m grateful. But still… it was hard. I hope you find it helpful on your journey forward. #imperfectandawesome Emotional literacy is key … More Reciprocity, Emotional Abandonment, and Healing CPTSR CPTSD codependency #emotionalrainbow #print