by Jaime Cara | Jul 9, 2026 | Coping Tips
Social media often portrays therapy as a collection of quick tips and scripts for managing all of life’s distress. Scroll long enough, and you’ll come across various breathing exercises for anxiety or one-liners for setting better boundaries. While these...
by Jaime Cara | Jun 30, 2026 | Trauma
Many people believe their harsh self-talk is necessary for optimizing growth or sustaining motivation. If this is you, you might believe that being hard on yourself coincides with a needed sense of self-discipline. You may also worry that becoming more compassionate...
by Jaime Cara | Jun 6, 2026 | Mindfulness
Microdosing slowness is a concept I’ve coined to describe the mindful practice of integrating tiny, manageable moments of calm into everyday life. The truth is that many people crave rest and spaciousness. However, actually slowing down can feel surprisingly...
by Jaime Cara | Apr 28, 2026 | Shame
Shame is a sticky and difficult emotion that often shows up quickly and intensely. When it’s activated, it can feel all-encompassing, and even a small trigger can trigger that deep looping of negative self-talk or emotional heaviness. While shame may be...
by Jaime Cara | Mar 7, 2026 | EMDR Therapy
EMDR for intellectualizers offers a unique and rich path to recovery, especially if you’re highly self-aware but still feel stuck in unwanted patterns. Maybe you have already spent years analyzing certain trends in your life or naming various childhood wounds....
