Tim Wiens5 days ago4 minEMDR My Best Tool for Childhood TraumaIf you suffer from the effects of childhood trauma and don’t feel you’re moving forward despite years of therapy, you may need a...
Katherine WiensMay 54 minFive Ways to Build Self-TrustIn the previous blog, I talked about self-trust and why it is important. Today I’m going to expand on the five ways to build self-trust....
Katherine WiensApr 284 minMy Best Tools for Overcoming TraumaThere were many moments of healing throughout my childhood, especially in my foster/adoptive family and home church. But the official...
wiensterraApr 262 minPeople Pleasing v. Self-TrustAfter my first book, Bars, Dumps, and Other Childhood Hangouts was published a friend asked me this question, “How can you trust anyone...
Katherine WiensApr 152 minWhy Am I Not More Screwed Up?When I was getting my counseling degree, the major topic I focused on was trauma. I wanted to help others who, like me, had experienced...
Katherine WiensApr 83 minIt Wasn’t Just the Abuse That Harmed MeMoving from a home you’ve lived in for 22 years causes distress, both physically and emotionally. This happened to me recently - we moved...
Katherine WiensApr 42 minConnections are ImportantGetting together with trusted friends is a healing and resilience-building activity. Many times, after lunch or coffee with a friend or...
Katherine WiensMar 252 minThe Power of ThoughtsYears ago, I lived in St. Louis, Missouri. One day as I was walking down the street, someone passed me and they had an angry look on...
wiensterraMar 113 minWhat's Your Original Story?What’s your story? Everyone has a story. Many things mold and shape our story. One of these is what I call the “original story” - this is...
Katherine WiensMar 33 minThings Change and We ChangeThings change. This is a fact of life. We are about to experience a change in the seasons - spring is coming and with that brings new...
Katherine WiensFeb 214 minFive Ways to Overcome ShameIn Brene Brown’s book I Thought it Was Just Me (But it’s Not), she says that what is needed for shame to thrive is secrecy, silence and...
Katherine WiensFeb 183 minShame, Vulnerability and ConnectionShame is a universal emotion. One reason it is so devastating is that it creates a fear of disconnection. This is how shame keeps us...
Katherine WiensFeb 113 minShame Was My Identity“ Guilt and shame are both emotions of self-evaluation; however, that is where the similarities end. The majority of shame researchers...
Katherine WiensJan 131 minWalking for Self-Care: Part of Our 30 Day ChallengeThe benefits of exercise are enormous. It’s good for our body and mind. Walking outdoors can help with blood pressure, diabetes and heart...
Katherine WiensJan 62 minHow to Make Self-Care a PriorityKnowing what we enjoy and what we need to do to care for ourselves is important. However, we won’t be able to do these things if we don’t...
Katherine WiensDec 16, 20214 minHow to Stop Negative Self-Talk During the Holidays and BeyondOne of the best books I’ve picked up in the last few years is Unfu*k Yourself by Gary John Bishop. This book gives many great techniques...
Katherine WiensDec 11, 20212 minThe Act of Caring for YourselfAs discussed in the last blog, self-care is about doing what you enjoy, but it is also about doing what is good for you. The meaning of...
Katherine WiensDec 3, 20212 minWhat Do You Enjoy?Marie Kondo is a guru on decluttering and organizing tips. One of the greatest pieces of advice she gives is to hold an item or a piece...
Katherine WiensNov 12, 20212 minToday, This I Know for SureA good friend of mine was having a busy and stressful week. Her son was getting married so there was a lot to do. To encourage her I...
Katherine WiensOct 29, 20213 minAcceptance is an act of strength“Acceptance does not mean that you have to like everything or that you have to take a passive attitude toward everything and abandon your...