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A fantastic read… in Healing The Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors, symptoms of trauma are explored as expressions of our traumatized “parts”. Janina Fisher, PhD, sheds light on the importance of becoming familiar with these different parts of ourselves and speaking with them compassionately. Building insight and befriending our parts in this way allows usContinue reading “Healing Trauma”

When you start down a new road in life, it’s normal to experience uncertainty and self-doubt. Those feelings can either serve to halt our progress or they can motivate us towards growth. Don’t forget that negative emotions serve a purpose… don’t ignore them, don’t amplify them either, just listen carefully to the needs they areContinue reading “Lean into uncertainty”

Emotions are like waves… they come and go. Find the courage to sit with them awhile… for the emotions to pass, you will need to experience them.#charlesbukowski #dbt #stayinthemoment #beinthemoment #emotionregulation #innerstrength #mentalhealththerapist #selfregulation #bepresent #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapy #therapy #inspiration #inspirationalquotes

We can choose between two outcomes when digesting the progress that others have made; we can compare ourselves to them and decide that we are less than while making excuses or we can use their gains as a source of inspiration! Or perhaps a third option?… compare yourself with.. yourself! One could argue that comparingContinue reading “There’s growth in suffering”

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday! Something about cuddling up on the couch under the blankets, watching scary movies with loved ones, candles lit, and trick or treaters at the door, is simply is so hyggeligt! (As we say in Danish) Hygge is a Danish concept that doesn’t really have a direct English translation. HyggeContinue reading “Hygge!”

Stay present and look for the wisdom that every moment offers! I remember this moment very well… it was week one of our road trip.. a whirlwind of chaos was finally behind us; I had been consumed with work, packing, studying for the national MFT exam and suddenly, just like that, I was sitting atContinue reading “Be mindful of this moment”

In my training I learned to screen for medical conditions such as diabetes and hypo/hyperthyroidism prior to beginning therapy with a client – why? Because often times symptoms such as depression and anxiety accompany these conditions. Surely, If a depression is rooted in a medical condition it makes sense to refer the client to doctorContinue reading “Mind what you eat – your mind will thank you”

I was just sitting here… Missing my boys like crazy as I scrolled through the memories of our 1.5 month, once in a lifetime, adventure on the road… it got me thinking about gratitude.. not only for these two lovely souls, but also for the ability to accept life on life’s terms rather than fightingContinue reading “Turning problems into possibilities”