What are your core values? (Heal CPTSR, CPTSD, codependency)

Before figuring out boundary-setting tactics… you’ve got to answer this first: 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 What are your core values? (Heal CPTSR, CPTSD, codependency)

5 stages to freedom finger mnemonic ala Kyle Cease #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency

This is a really great message for anyone who’s wanting to be more conscious, awake, present. It’s also very helpful if you’re dealing with the C’s: cptsr, cptsd, codependency. The master-combo key for integrating new information is: repetition and resolve. Much love, Happy D! Here’s an image of the mnemonic for easy quick review. Click … More 5 stages to freedom finger mnemonic ala Kyle Cease #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency

I See God in You – Movie Therapy #RabNeBanaDiJodi #CPTSD #CPTSR #codependency

“How was I to know that healthy love includes generous amounts of positive feedback?” In previous posts (Rehab for codependency (Part 1 and 2), and 2 main lies codependents tell themselves), I mention two types of boundaries: 1. stop the negative. 2. build the positive. Many codependents apply boundary #1 (for years, even a lifetime) … More I See God in You – Movie Therapy #RabNeBanaDiJodi #CPTSD #CPTSR #codependency

(F-Bomb) How to find healthy relationships #CPTSR #CPTSD #Codependency

Thank you friends and coaching clients who so generously trust me with your most heartfelt thoughts and questions and future possibilities. You inspire me and move me. I love you. I love growing with you. Happy D! For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar … More (F-Bomb) How to find healthy relationships #CPTSR #CPTSD #Codependency

CPTSR welcome video

If you are searching for solutions to CPTSR and you want to get to the other side, to freedom to be who you are, and you want to arrive more quickly… you’ve come to the right place. Welcome. I will post this video at various places in the JBL website. You deserve all the joy … More CPTSR welcome video

Prosthetic inner parents – Quick joke meme #codependents #CPTSD #possiblyoffensive

I never know how a joke is going to land, especially when it’s from the depths of healing things like toxic shame. So when I get a response like this one (below) from someone I adore (who rarely if ever drops f-bombs)… well, I just get so excited! Cheers! HappyD!

Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

The more I learn about tears (especially those of compassion for others and/ or self-compassion), the more magical they feel to me. But when I stop and think about it, it’s actually quite logical. We are feeling-beings. And when feelings get stuck, we humans tend to either explode or atrophy – simply because the feelings … More Stop Damming It. Tears can magically transmute trauma. 11 reasons we hold them back. (Codependency, CPTSD, CPTSR)

Note to broken record superego introject inner critic (cptsd/ cptsr/ healing) Secret Garden Police Academy Forrest Gump

Soon after posting the last post (advice for walking through Pete Walker’s Books – CPTSD and Tao of Fully Feeling), a client sent this collage to me. KUDOS to her! I’m sharing it with permission. May you feel inspired. May you be set free. #artasmeditation #artastransformation #artheals Click to enlarge. Title: note to broken record superego … More Note to broken record superego introject inner critic (cptsd/ cptsr/ healing) Secret Garden Police Academy Forrest Gump

Mothers Day – Connection, Perfection and Freedom to Love

A Course in Miracles says that our job is not to teach love (which is impossible) but to remove the blocks to our awareness of its constant, ever-radiant presence. I wonder, if maybe, that’s the task of our inner mother, our inner parent. To create a space, an environment, where love is free to BE. … More Mothers Day – Connection, Perfection and Freedom to Love

Connection (Part 2)

A few days ago I shared a post about Connection and it’s been very well received, especially by those in our JBL community, which signals me that the message is aligned with our core values (yay!). This brings me so much joy! Yesterday, probably drawing from that inspiration, this lovely poster came through. (click image … More Connection (Part 2)