There’s a way out of this cycle at every ramp. 1. Get in therapy and do your own healing work. Learn about your predominant attachment style and ways to feel more secure in relationships. Heal your trauma. Build a support system. Take care of your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health. 2. Learn and practice healthy communication skills. Research the…
Be Yourself
If you are not yourself, who will you be? About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, in Hendersonville, NC. She provides individual and group psychotherapy…
Support Systems
Who’s in your support system? There may be years where every bubble is filled, and others with many gaps. Which areas do you need more support in this year? About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic…
Why Make Art
…and to have FUN! About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, in Hendersonville, NC. She provides individual and group psychotherapy and with individuals who feel…
Numbing
Our sense of selves is deeply rooted in our connection to our bodies. Numbing doesn’t just reduce our discomfort. It also reduces our capacity to feel joy and connection. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic…
Trauma Recovery Path
Trauma recovery is possibly. However, despite appearances, this path isn’t linear (and it sure isn’t easy). We’ll always be going back to safety. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist…
Conscious Communication
Ultimately, being right isn’t what’s going to make us happy. [Taken from the book, “Conscious Communication: How to Establish Healthy Relationships & Resolve Conflict Peacefully while Maintaining Independence” by Miles Sherts] About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist,…
Healing Looks Like
Healing is possible. The effects of trauma don’t have to be lifelong. As we start to heal, our nervous systems regain the ability to achieve balance and rest. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing…
Unmet Needs
Have you read, “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents”? Dr. Gibson explains that when we’ve been trained to discount our feelings, we’ll feel guilty for complaining if everything seems to look fine on the outside. I want to get better at trusting myself to know when I’m emotionally satisfied, to trust myself to know when something is missing, and to…
I want both
Both can be true at the same time. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and a mixed-media artist at Mountain Creative Arts Counseling, in Hendersonville, NC. She provides individual and group psychotherapy and…