Trigger warning. This podcast discusses abuse and trauma. March is Women’s History Month and “T” Time with Dr. Tarver episodes will focus on women and mental health. Part I addresses the effects of trauma on relationship attachments and patterns. #mentalhealthmoments #selflove #worthy #traumabonding

· The Office on Women’s Health

· The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

· The Courage to Heal Workbook (Laura Davis)

· The Body Keeps the Score (Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD)

· How to Break Your Addiction to a Person (Howard Halpern, PhD)

It is easy to blame others when we don’t reach our goals. But if we are honest, sometimes we get in our own way and don’t realize it. In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, we are discussing self-sabotage and strategies to remove yourself as barrier to your greatness. #mentalhealthmoments #selfinterference #thecommondenominator #moveme

Day 1: A Guide to Organizing and Executing Your Goals (Holly Cotton)

Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way (Judy Ho, PhD)

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts (Jennie Allen)

Stop Doing that Sh*t: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back (Gary John Bishop)

Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior (Mark Goulston, MD and Phillip Goldberg)

February is National Teen Dating Violence and Awareness Month. What more perfect time to discuss love addictions and relationship violence to raise awareness and increase efforts to decrease domestic violence? In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver we are discussing risk factors, signs and symptoms, and resources for people in abusive relationships or who struggle with love addictions. loveisrespect.org, 1-866-331-9474, Text “loveis” to 22522, VetoViolence.CDC.gov, Victim Connect Hotline: 1-855-484-2846, National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673, The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline: https://hotline.rainn.org/online

You’ve probably heard the expression “Would you say that to a friend?” I challenge you to think about if you are your own friend. What are you saying that is supportive and constructive vs. critical and destructive? In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, we are exploring negative self-talk.

It’s January 30th. What better time than now to reflect on those New Year’s Resolutions, vision boards, and wellness plans. Have you gotten off-course. Dr. Dolores Tarver discusses comparison behaviors that might be interfering with your progress. #mentalhealthmoments #theresroomforall #compareyoutoyou #lookhowmuchivegrown

Have you ever wondered what stops you from growing? You have good ideas and a strong desire, but your plans don't come to fruition. In this episode of "T" Time with Dr. Tarver, we are discussing barriers to success. #mentalhealthmoments #lookingforthelivingamongthedead #newlife #strongroots #plantingseeds

It’s Time for the “T!” In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, the topic is dealing with failures. Do you blame others? Attack people? Attempt to destroy what you thought should have been yours so no one else can have it? Or do you make different decisions. This is a good opportunity to remind our children and ourselves that “failure isn’t fatal (Stacey Abrams).” #capitolchaos #disappointments #integrity #newopportunties

In this episode of “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, Dr. Dolores Tarver discusses barriers to successfully setting and achieving goals as well as strategies for success.

It’s “T” Time with Dr. Tarver, and the “T” today is about the effects of trauma—physical, financial, psychological, sexual, and verbal abuse. Dr. Tarver discusses examples of abuse, how it shows up in our lives, and ways to work toward wellness. #mentalhealthmoments #whenlovescars #survingnotthriving #giftsthatkeeponhurting

COVID-19 has hit and we are frustrated which can lead to being more critical. Let's find some alternative to deal with our COVID-19 stress, shall we?