Most of us have walked away from a conversation thinking, "I wish I had said something." Difficult conversations can leave us feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or even questioning ourselves. Before reacting, give yourself permission to pause.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard of the fight or flight responses to situations that feel like life or death. But what about those of us who didn’t run away or fight back during a stressful or traumatic event? Perhaps you can find yourself resonating more closely with the freeze, fawn, or flop responses that are not as commonly talked about.
Read MoreSo, you’re having a baby! This news can bring such joy and excitement, but it can also stir up worry, doubt, and many new questions: How do I give a newborn a bath? What’s my birth plan? What kind of parent do I want to be?
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself constantly putting someone else’s needs first, even when it costs you time, peace, or energy? Codependency is a relationship pattern where a person’s identity and sense of worth become entangled with another’s needs, behavior, or approval.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever felt like you understand something logically but your body still reacts as if the pain is happening right now, you’re not alone. Many people experience this disconnect, especially after stressful or traumatic experiences. This is where Brainspotting can offer something different.
Read MorePervasive loneliness and lack of social connection not only increase incidence of mental health concerns, but also physical illness. These prevalent health impacts have earned loneliness the title of public health crisis in recent years. So, what is social connection to begin with?
Read MoreDo you ever feel like your emotions run you instead of the other way around? Maybe intense emotions flare up and catch you off guard, relationships cycle between conflict and closeness, or you find yourself doing things you later regret. That push-pull can leave you feeling exhausted and disconnected from the life you actually want.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you sometimes feel worse after leaving therapy, why progress can feel slow, or why you’re beginning to see your life in a new way? Many people enter therapy expecting immediate relief. You’ve taken a big step by starting therapy (and that’s something to be proud of).
Read MoreI believe that sometimes, after trauma, we develop what I call a survival identity. When we begin shedding that identity, there is often the emergence of a new version of ourselves.
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