Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Trauma? The human experience is an intricate journey that involves joy and pain, love and loss, relief and stress. In our complex world, times of stress become inevitable and many of us will face at least one traumatic event in our lifetimes. Trauma, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you extremely sensitive to other’s emotions, maybe to the point of taking them on as your own? Do you find it hard to separate when someone close to you is feeling emotional pain? Can you pick up on the “vibes” of a room, place […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesA lot of my clients are what I fondly call “cycle-breakers”. These are individuals that come from a unique positioning in life of breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma patterns that no longer serve them. These are brave souls who didn’t choose this role but […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Power of Intention “All great outcomes begin with intention” – Chloe Wordsworth, Quantum Change Made Easy When presented with a challenging life situation, it may be inevitable for us to experience a physical stress response, negative thinking, or anxiety. We become stuck in our […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the most effective ways to stop self-doubt is to understand how gaslighting contributes to it. Most of us have heard of the term gaslighting, which means to be manipulated or undermined in a way that denies one’s reality of an experience or emotion. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesLoneliness and Solitude: How Your Perspective Shapes Your Experience Not all synonyms are interchangeable. When considering loneliness and solitude, there are many spaces where these concepts overlap, despite significant differences in perception and tone. Loneliness—also different in context from simply being alone—is complex. It’s often […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesUncovering Shame Disguised as Commitment and Drive: How to Transform Fear-Based Motivation Some of the most challenging parts of ourselves hold the greatest potential for growth. When anger, anxiety, depression, and shame arise, we often focus on their intensity and the fear-based barriers they create. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhy Letting Go Creates Space for Growth We often enter our most important relationships — with our partners, our children, even with ourselves — carrying an unspoken hope: “If only they could change this one thing, then everything would feel easier, smoother, better.” It’s natural […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesChange is a natural part of life—but it’s often met with internal resistance. Why? One of the biggest obstacles to embracing change lies in the personal narratives we tell ourselves. These are the deeply ingrained stories and beliefs that shape how we see ourselves, others, […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesSomatic Therapy for Complex Trauma The world we live in is diverse, complex, and often overwhelming. While it may seem simple to “just live” or “just be,” the reality is much more nuanced—especially for those carrying the weight of complex trauma. At our trauma-informed therapy […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesLeading with Love and Self-Compassion: A Path to Personal Growth and Mindfulness Love is more than just an emotion. It’s an initiation, a reaction, a chemical, a language, a shared experience, a philosophy, a lifestyle. Many of us are guided by thoughts, and therein actions, […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy Transparency is Key To Building Trust And Effective Treatment Discover how transparency in therapy builds trust, incorporates feedback, and fosters vulnerability in all relationships Honesty can be hard for many people. You might be worried about being judged, being disliked, or hurting someone’s feelings. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesUnderstanding Your Trauma Lens Understanding Your Unique Perspective: How Trauma Shapes Your View of the World Each of us has a completely unique way of seeing the world. We may overgeneralize the angle (i.e., rose-colored versus pessimistic), and often ignore the characteristics that influence it, […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesMindfulness in Mentality As the year draws to a close and the last few weeks fly by, it’s easy to feel torn between introspection and action. Should we be hibernating or activating? How can we stay grounded as the new year beckons, pushing us to […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy Talk Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough for Trauma Healing We live in a time where emotional and psychological well-being is increasingly recognized as essential to our overall health. Many people turn to therapy seeking understanding, relief, and healing from past wounds. Talk therapy — the […]
