Inner Sparkle Therapy Blog
A space for insights on mental well-being, resilience, and personal growth. As a cognitive therapist, I share practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges, improve relationships, and foster a balanced mind. Let’s explore the power of thought and transformation together!
Understanding Impaired Executive Functioning
Impaired executive functioning can affect many areas of adult life, from career success to personal well-being. However, with the right strategies, individuals can learn to manage these challenges more effectively.
Healing After the Floods in Valencia: A Guide to Processing Trauma
The recent floods in Valencia have left lasting impacts not only on the city and villages but on the lives of many who experienced or witnessed them.
While the floodwaters may have receded, the psychological and emotional effects of such a natural disaster can linger.
The Emotional Impact of Natural Catastrophes
The impact of natural catastrophes on mental health is significant and complex. Coping with feelings of helplessness, sorrow, and anxiety requires patience and self-compassion, as well as an understanding of how to manage exposure to these overwhelming events.
What Are Emotional Flashbacks and How to Cope with Them
Emotional flashbacks are intense and overwhelming emotional responses that occur when past traumatic experiences are triggered in the present
Growing up in with physically abusive parents
Children raised in environments where physical abuse is present often experience feelings of inadequacy, shame, betrayal, and loneliness.
When Tragedy Strikes
In times of tragedy, whether on a global scale or close to home, it's natural to feel a range of emotions even if we aren't directly impacted.
How to overcome trauma?
Living with trauma can be debilitating. You don’t have to struggle alone.