Dr. Tracy Hutchinson’s Blog
Is Post Traumatic Stress a Mental Injury or Mental Illness?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 7.7 million adults suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Along with a surge of awareness regarding PTSD, there are also many misconceptions. For [read more]
Why Your Childhood Really Matters! The Hidden Epidemic of Relational Trauma
Why did my childhood really matter? Is there a cure? There is always hope and promise for healing and growing. Clients are often unaware of the effects of [read more]
The Science of Gratitude and How It Can Change Your Life
Please read my latest article in Psychology Today, which reveals the newest science in gratitude and how it can change your life. Yes, most of us know intuitively know [read more]
Prescription for Yoga: 5 Benefits to Your Mental Health
Is Yoga as Effective as your Medication Prescription? Yoga is widely known for reducing stress, improving flexibility and concentration, and decreasing chronic pain symptoms. However, researchers are understanding more [read more]
Do You Have an Inner Bully? 5 Ways to Help Silence It
Silence Your Inner Bully: Become Aware of Your Inner Voice If someone you cared for was being treated put down and criticized, you would probably do everything [read more]
Self-Compassion: The Benefits to Your Mental Health
Imagine what you do when you have compassion for a friend. You may try to put yourself in their shoes and imagine what they must be feeling. You would [read more]
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Latest Posts
- Why Conflict Feels Like Abandonment (Not Just Disagreement) After a High-Conflict Childhood
- The Grief of Accepting the Parent and Family You Actually Had
- Why Independence May Be Related To Childhood Dysfunction
- 7 Signs You Were Raised in Dysfunctional Family: Even If It Looked and Felt Normal
- How To Create Self-Love Despite Growing Up With Narcissists: See my most recent Psychology Today article!













