This episode talks about the pervasive effects of limiting beliefs & negative cognitions and the central role that trauma plays in the self-loathing spiral. Cecille AHRENS, LCSW, CEAP also discusses risk and protective factors related to feelings of Inadequacy, including the ACE Study (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

In this episode, Cecille talks about the web of destruction that trauma can have on our lives. Cecille breaks down the long-lasting, overt and covert ways Trauma plays out in our lives and why it is necessary to break free from our trauma bonds.

Cecille Ahrens, LCSW talks about Shame vs. Guilt and why shame is “the cancer of the soul”. A general overview of the benefits of therapy, specifically EMDR and IFS, in addressing toxic shame.

OkWhat is grief? What is loss? And why does it hurt so much? In this episode, Cecille Ahrens, LCSW explores our fears around uncertainty and impermanence, why grief knocks us off our center. She also takes about normal vs. complicated grief, and ways to support ourselves.

In this episode, Cecille Ahrens talks about the complexity of infidelity with Across The County Radio host Mr. Noah Dingley, and the various reasons & risk factors that lead people to “cheat” on their partners. Plus some interesting stats!

You are not your goals. You are values. This is the first step in realizing your goals. There are predictable reasons why Resolutions and traditional goal setting methods don’t work. Cecille talks about the Why, Who, What, When, and How of successful and meaningful goal setting!

Did you know: Anxiety Disorders are the most common of all mental health conditions? Women are more prone to experience it than men? And It is highly treatable and manageable? Cecille Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP breaks down the protective functions of healthy anxiety and the symptoms of unhealthy anxiety or anxiety that causes us more harm than good.

Interview with Across The County radio (San Diego) with Mr. NOAH DINGLEY. Cecille shares self-assessment tips to help you recognize red flags and healthy coping skills you can apply to your life now, without spending a ton of money or without seeing a therapist!

Cecille talks about violent extremism, discusses risk factors and research and as always, encourages us all to practice open-mindedness, curiosity and kindness.

The United States is experiencing a period of great instability and divide. Cecille offers hope and objectivity, and invites us all to move towards peace & unity. “We are either part of the solution or the problem”. She urges us to reflect on the true meaning of Democracy, and to practice love, respect and tolerance “in a way that we never have before”.