The Paradox of Self-Sabotage and How it Holds us Back
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of behaviour that seems to contradict your happiness and well-being, even when you consciously want things to be different? One minute you are o
Self-Compassion vs. Overprotection: Building Mental and Emotional Resilience
There is a trend towards using our trauma and hurt feelings as an opportunity to avoid responsibility and coddle ourselves and our kids. The result is hyper sensitivity, where we (
Why Friendships Matter (And How to Maintain Yours)
“Connection is why we’re here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” ― Brené Br
Have You Met Your Inner Child?
The most sophisticated people I’ve ever known had one thing in common: they were all in touch with their inner children. Jim Henson Most of us go through life without realizing t
How You View Yourself is How you View the World: The truth About Self-Esteem
Everything that happens to you is a reflection of what you believe about yourself. We cannot outperform our level of self-esteem. We cannot draw to ourselves more than we think we
Healing Trauma: Proven Strategies for Reclaiming Your Life
“Trauma is not what happens to you but what happens inside you”― Gabor Maté If you have experienced certain types of trauma in your life, you are likely very aware. The imp
Embracing Forgiveness: Why Holding on is Only Hurting You
Hurt People Hurt People On our journey through life none of us makes it out unscathed. At some point we will hurt others and we will be hurt—it’s an inevitable part of navigati
How to Forgive Your Parents and Heal Your Attachment Wounds
“We need to foster emotional competence in our children, as the best preventive medicine.” Gabor Mate If you’re in therapy and starting to explore attachment wounds or early
The Secret Ingredient to Effective Therapy: It’s Not What You Think
You’ve probably stumbled across articles, videos, and advertisements for countless different “types” of therapy. There’s CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, psychodynamic… honestly, the
Becoming Securely Attached: Navigating Attachment Styles In Love
H.E.L.P! I keep picking the wrong partner! This is the issue many folks come to me with when they are in the throes of trying to find love. They feel they are always attracting par