Childhood Experiences and Our Capacity for Self-Compassion
The way we speak to ourselves—especially in moments of struggle—often echoes the voices we heard growing up. Self-compassion (the ability […]
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How to have difficult conversations with your partner: simple tools to listen and be heard
Having difficult conversations with the important people around us can be nerve-wracking, especially when emotions run high. However, it is […]
How to Stay Present When the World Feels Heavy: From Avoidance to Empathic Presence
The world feels heavy right now. From the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in places like Iran and Gaza, to […]
Nine: A cloud with a silver lining
This article is part of a series based on experiences I lived as a psychologist, client or simple observer. When […]
SLEEP – Riddled Slumber. Part 1 of the SLEEP Series
Sleep – for something pretty straight forward, it can become quite the thorn in your side when you’re not getting enough […]
The Self-Compassionate Approach to Coping with Postpartum Body Image Challenges
From pregnancy to postpartum, there are many emotional and physical changes one goes through on the journey into motherhood. The […]
When Perfect Isn’t Possible: Self-Oriented vs. Socially-Prescribed Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a much discussed topic these days, with many books, articles, videos, and podcasts on the topic. Some of […]
From Shame to Self-Compassion: A Way to Emotional Intimacy in Couples – Part 2
In part 1 of this blog series, we saw the challenge of expressing emotions and the shame that can come […]
The Unspoken Struggle: Emotions in Relationships – Part 1
One of the most common struggles I see in couples therapy is the difficulty one or both partners have in […]
Understanding Complex Trauma – Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog, we explored how complex trauma affects a person emotionally, cognitively, and physically, often leading […]
