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Moving Forward After Adverse Childhood Experiences, Part 2: Harness the Liberating Power of Forgiveness

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
The well-timed choice to forgive deep injuries from childhood, though difficult, can greatly improve psychological wellbeing and free us to move ahead. Four keys to forgiveness lay the foundation for cultivating healing forgiveness skills.
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Lightening the Load We Carry from Childhood: 10 Ways to Forgive the Unkindest Cuts

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
While the process of forgiving painful offenses from childhood can be very difficult, efforts to forgive bring great rewards. The process begins with acknowledging the pain, applying self-compassion, and taking even small and faltering steps to get the forgiveness ball rolling.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Care for the Soul

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
Strengthening the wounded soul can improve psychological and physical wellbeing and help to complete the recovery process. Although ACEs, understandably, can numb feelings, including spiritual feelings, once healing has progressed, spiritual feelings can often be successfully cultivated.
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Finding Joy After Adverse Childhood Experiences

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
Adverse childhood experiences understandably can numb feelings, including feelings of joy, happiness, and pleasure. Making time to be joyful rewires the wounded brain. Once healing has progressed, the capacity for joy can usually be expanded through the repeated application of proven joy strategies.
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Bouncing Forward After Adverse Childhood Experiences

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
Once the healing of hidden wounds from adverse childhood experiences has sufficiently progressed, attention can turn to developing a richly satisfying future. Your innate inner strengths, experiences, and acquired skills will help rewire your brain for a brighter future.
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Drug Addiction and ACEs: A Journey Through the Gates of Hell to Redemption

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
Attachment disruptions and other hidden wounds from ACEs can render one more vulnerable to drug addiction. Genuine, mature love from others, and for oneself, can change the course of one's life. A recent book highlights the path from childhood trauma to addiction to recovery.
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Can I Really Be Happy After a Crummy Childhood? Yes, you can!

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
A difficult past need not define you, nor determine your future. We explore three paths to building a satisfying life after hardship in childhood.
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For Better Relationships and Self-Esteem, Replace Common Mr. Nice Guy Thought Patterns

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
The Mr. Nice Guy syndrome's dysfunctional thought patterns are common in survivors of adverse childhood experiences. Uprooting these patterns can improve self-esteem and relationships.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Agony of Perfectionism: A Better Way to Achieve Your Goals

Dr. Glenn Schiraldi ·
The rigid pursuit of perfection poses a high risk to health and performance. A kinder, more flexible approach to pursuing high standards leads to better health and performance. Perfectionism, which is motivated by fear and self-doubt, is often rooted in adverse childhood experiences.
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