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...
In an age where self-care and mental health are at the forefront of many conversations, the concept of boundaries is often emphasized. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining mental well-being, protecting our emotional health, and ensuring that our needs are respected in relationships. However, the...
Lately you might have heard the term “dissociation” thrown around, especially on social media. A growing number of people are realizing they've had experiences with dissociation—sometimes enough to wonder if it’s more than just a passing experience. While it seems unlikely that cases of severe...
In today’s high-speed, always-connected world, stress levels are at an all-time high. Between demanding jobs, financial pressures, and constant digital stimulation, it’s no wonder many people feel overwhelmed. When stress piles up, anger often follows—sometimes subtly, sometimes explosively. Though a normal emotion, anger that becomes...
At some point, most of us will be in the sandwich stage of life. A good friend of mine and I have dubbed our stage of life as being in “The Sandwich” which is an excellent metaphor for the stage of life in which one...
We all need a break from time to time. The winter can feel long, dark and cold, and we all face varying degrees of stressors in our lives. Removing ourselves, even briefly, from stressors can be beneficial to our minds and bodies. I know that...
The terms neurodivergent and neurotypical have become more common terms when referring to the ways the brain functions. They are part of the neurodiversity movement that has become more popular over the past couple of years. So what do these terms mean? Neurotypical individuals are...
Do you ever find yourself functioning as the family therapist? Feeling like you take care of everyone and no one takes care of you? Are you feeling burnt out? Are you chronically angry at yourself or feeling resentful towards others? Have difficulty making decisions or...
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or uncontrollable, it can negatively impact relationships, work, and overall well-being. Many anger management strategies focus solely on behavioral control, but integrating mindfulness into treatment can offer deeper, long-lasting results by addressing the connection...
This post discusses miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. One in 175 pregnancies each year in the US end in stillbirth. And I am one of those 175. You never think it’s going to happen to you, unless it does. This is not meant to scare...