Why Do I Struggle to Let Go of Past Relationships?
Why do we still look up our exes on social media, even years later, curious about who they’re with and what they’re doing? Why do we replay old arguments in our minds or wonder
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.” ―&nb
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
Healing Your Anxious Attachment Style: 10 Tools for Growth
Can an anxious attachment style be healed? This is the main question I hear from clients who are struggling to shift repeated patterns in their relationships. They are tired of fee
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
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 navi
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 o
