Why Change Feels Impossible (Even When We Want It)
We have the desire to change, we have the ability to change and we have all the tools to change, so why don’t we? Why is a seemingly simple request so difficult for us to do?
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The Benefit of Suffering
We have gone to great lengths to remove all discomfort from our lives. Even as you read, you are most likely to be in a climate-controlled environment with the ability to remove discomfort by simply adjusting the temperature of your space. Most of us sleep...
Trauma-Informed Care: Building Trust and Empowerment in the Therapeutic Relationship
In the world of mental health, trauma-informed care is not just a treatment approach; it is a mindset. It acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process. For many individuals, past experiences have left them feeling vulnerable...
Anger Management for Teens: Supporting Emotional Growth and Resilience
Adolescence is a time of intense emotional and physical change. For many teens, anger can become a frequent and powerful emotion—often masking deeper feelings like sadness, fear, or frustration. Hormonal shifts, peer pressure, academic demands, and the desire for independence can all contribute to emotional...
Living a Life of Integrity - Book Review
Dr. Henry Cloud's book Integrity - The courage to meet the demands of reality) (Harper Collins, 2006) Critical to our character development and success in all areas of life is our long-term commitment to building and sustaining our personal and professional integrity. The following is...
Beyond Toys: Unlocking the Real Power of Play for Our Children
Have you ever paused to truly watch a child at play? It's almost magical, isn't it? That effortless way they pick up a simple toy and instantly craft an elaborate story. How they can meet a new friend on the playground and, within moments, be...
The Emotional Impact of Birth: Recognizing and Addressing Birth Trauma
When you're pregnant, people often feel compelled to share their own difficult experiences with pregnancy and birth. These stories can unintentionally heighten anxiety, but most of us still assume our experience will go according to plan. Many birthing books and classes focus 95% on how...
Let's Talk About the F-Word (Feelings)
Feelings. I know…I know… it’s the f-word nobody ever seems to want to talk about. Well—unless we’re sharing a “good” feeling, that is. Somewhere along the line, we started believing that experiencing big feelings is a bad thing. So we try to shove them into...
Emotional Intelligence and Anger Management: Enhancing Self-Awareness and Regulation
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it goes unmanaged, it can lead to strained relationships, impulsive decisions, and emotional exhaustion. One of the most effective ways to manage anger is by strengthening emotional intelligence—a skill set that allows individuals to better understand and...
Which Discomfort Will You Choose?
Feelings can be uncomfortable. Feelings can be inconvenient. However, the one thing that feelings are most, is integral information. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) posits that avoidance/repression of emotions, “robs people of part of their intelligence because emotions reveal what is important to them in a situation...