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Somatic Psychotherapy: The Importance of the Mind-Body Connection
The mind and body are inextricably linked. Our emotions and thoughts have the power to produce physical reactions in our bodies. As a result, a traumatic or very stressful event in your life may cause mental and physical symptoms that can feel overwhelming or hard to...
Why Boundaries are Needed and How to Establish Healthy Boundaries
I don’t know about you, but I have struggled with setting boundaries at different times in my life. I have done a lot of boundary work (and continue to) and find myself at a place where I now see boundaries as an act of love. Healthy and thriving relationships require...
What is EMDR Therapy and Who Can Benefit from It?
EMDR therapy stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy method. It uses two-sided stimulation to help people overcome emotional distress linked to PTSD and other mental health struggles. EMDR therapy is based on several...
Five Effective Ways to Manage SAD
Many people experience a lack of energy, sleep problems, and mood changes with the first gloomy days of fall and winter. It’s normal to feel blue from time to time. However, if your symptoms significantly impact your mood or interfere with daily activities you may be...
How to Tell if Mindfulness is Right for You
A large body of research has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness practice in treating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mindfulness exercise. Before you decide whether practicing mindfulness is...
Life Coaching: How to Find the Right Life Coach?
Some life challenges go beyond our coping abilities, hindering our personal development and causing various mental health concerns. When this happens, you may need professional support to overcome obstacles and get your life back on track. However, you may feel...
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome (IS) involves the belief that your success is due to luck or other external factors and not your competencies and qualifications. People who experience imposter syndrome struggle with chronic feelings of incompetence and inadequacy, thinking that...
What is Self-Compassion and How to Practice It
I was first introduced to the practices of mindfulness and self-compassion about ten years ago by my therapist. I found the work to be a powerful tool I utilize a lot in my life and with clients. Mindful self-compassion is one of the essential aspects of self-care and...
Tools for Dealing with Uncertainty During the Pandemic
I don't know about you, but I have been feeling some major pandemic fatigue over the last month. I feel like I am still trying to process the last year on so many levels. There is no doubt about it; we are living in a historical moment. The last year has changed...