Hidden Wounds

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Agony of Perfectionism

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on November 7, 2024

If perfect is the enemy of good, then compassionate, flexible striving for excellence may be the better approach.

If perfect is the enemy of good, then compassionate, flexible striving for excellence may be the better approach.

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Healing From Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on October 23, 2024

A pioneering trauma expert has uncovered principles that help adults heal from the aftermath of adverse childhood experiences.

A pioneering trauma expert has uncovered principles that help adults heal from the aftermath of adverse childhood experiences.

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Shame, Relationships, and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on September 11, 2024

Shame is common to the human condition. Recognizing, accepting, and changing our response to shame helps us to live more joyfully.

Shame is common to the human condition. Recognizing, accepting, and changing our response to shame helps us to live more joyfully.

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Childhood Adversity: Strategies to Recover and Lift Spirits

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on August 7, 2024

When it comes to mental well-being and the health and function of your brain, even small and simple steps can make a huge difference in recovering from childhood adversity.

When it comes to mental well-being and the health and function of your brain, even small and simple steps can make a huge difference in recovering from childhood adversity.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Who Stumbles and Who Thrives?

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on July 10, 2024

Michael J. Menard’s book 'The Kite That Couldn’t Fly' recounts how 14 children faced uncommon challenges. Yet most of them found the way to overcome their struggles and thrive.

Michael J. Menard’s book 'The Kite That Couldn’t Fly' recounts how 14 children faced uncommon challenges. Yet most of them found the way to overcome their struggles and thrive.

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Are Mr. Nice Guy’s Thoughts Your Thoughts?

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on June 5, 2024

Attacking common negative thought patterns can benefit many survivors of a difficult childhood.

Attacking common negative thought patterns can benefit many survivors of a difficult childhood.

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The Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on May 20, 2024

The Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome is a curious mixture of appealing strengths, insecurities, and problematic behaviors rooted in adverse childhood experiences. Learn corrective strategies.

The Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome is a curious mixture of appealing strengths, insecurities, and problematic behaviors rooted in adverse childhood experiences. Learn corrective strategies.

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Thought Traps That Block Healing From Childhood Adversities

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on April 16, 2024

Drop common thought fallacies related to adverse childhood experiences to reduce needless suffering and begin to heal.

Drop common thought fallacies related to adverse childhood experiences to reduce needless suffering and begin to heal.

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Vital Self-Care for Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on March 6, 2024

Intelligent self-care is more than optimizing mood, mental health, and your ability to handle everyday stress.

Intelligent self-care is more than optimizing mood, mental health, and your ability to handle everyday stress.

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Can Anyone Really Be Happy After a Rough Childhood?

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on February 7, 2024

A difficult past need not define you, nor determine your future. Hard times can strengthen you.

A difficult past need not define you, nor determine your future. Hard times can strengthen you.

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Imposter Syndrome and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on January 11, 2024

Pretending is the imposter’s exhausting way to conceal hidden wounds that often link to childhood. Here's how to drop the mask, counter insecurities, and live authentically.

Pretending is the imposter’s exhausting way to conceal hidden wounds that often link to childhood. Here's how to drop the mask, counter insecurities, and live authentically.

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Gifting Yourself Peace After Childhood Adversity

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on December 6, 2023

Healing the wounded heart advances the recovery process. Confronting pain from a difficult childhood can lead to rewarding growth.

Healing the wounded heart advances the recovery process. Confronting pain from a difficult childhood can lead to rewarding growth.

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Does Worry Keep You Up at Night?

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on November 8, 2023

Worrying linked to adverse childhood experiences can rob you of energy and joy. However, your worries can be mastered.

Worrying linked to adverse childhood experiences can rob you of energy and joy. However, your worries can be mastered.

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3 Lingering Challenges From a Difficult Childhood

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on October 11, 2023

"You have to be in the dark awhile before your eyes adjust," said musician Emm Gryner. You can awaken to three commonly carried heavy loads, and then let them go.

"You have to be in the dark awhile before your eyes adjust," said musician Emm Gryner. You can awaken to three commonly carried heavy loads, and then let them go.

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Keys to Calming Anxiety from Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on September 13, 2023

Anxiety rooted in the hidden wounds from childhood need not be a lifelong sentence. Here are 14 strategies that can help alleviate excessive anxiety.

Anxiety rooted in the hidden wounds from childhood need not be a lifelong sentence. Here are 14 strategies that can help alleviate excessive anxiety.

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9 Keys to Healing From Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on August 16, 2023

Important mindsets undergird the process of healing from adverse childhood experiences.

Important mindsets undergird the process of healing from adverse childhood experiences.

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Shame Thought Traps and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on July 12, 2023

Disturbing thought patterns linked to shame are learned. They can be challenged and replaced.

Disturbing thought patterns linked to shame are learned. They can be challenged and replaced.

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Rising From the Ashes of Childhood Brutality

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on June 8, 2023

Country music artist Allen Karl (Sterner) rose above an exceptionally cruel, chaotic childhood to build a beautiful life. His remarkable story shows us how.

Country music artist Allen Karl (Sterner) rose above an exceptionally cruel, chaotic childhood to build a beautiful life. His remarkable story shows us how.

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How to Disarm Shame Mindfully

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on May 1, 2023

When our usual attempts to cope with the inner turmoil of shame fail, mindfulness can help.

When our usual attempts to cope with the inner turmoil of shame fail, mindfulness can help.

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Drug Addiction and Adverse Childhood Experiences

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on March 27, 2023

A recent memoir highlights the fact that beneath drug addiction are often unhealed, hidden wounds from childhood.

A recent memoir highlights the fact that beneath drug addiction are often unhealed, hidden wounds from childhood.