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When Safety Takes Over
The human body only has so many responses to stressful situations. The most common response to stress is known as fight or flight. Fight or flight is just what it sounds like – Fight your way out, or take flight as quickly as possible. Diving a little deeper, fighting might…
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“Speaking Kindly, Healing Deeply” – Available Now on Amazon!
I am thrilled to share that my affirmation guide “Speaking Kindly, Healing Deeply: Affirmations, Journaling Prompts, and Songs to Heal Your Heart and Restore Your Faith In Yourself” is now available to download on Amazon. Practicing speaking kindly to myself has been one of the best changes that I have…
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What’s the Point? – Motivation is Key to Progress
So often we want to improve our lives but struggle to figure out why we want or need the goals that we set for ourselves. Goals like going back to school, getting a new job, and saving money are all wonderful things to aim for, but when the going gets…
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Self-Care Can Be Quick!
Self-care refers to the ways that we fill our cups so that we have enough physical and mental energy to take care of our responsibilities. Unfortunately, a lot of the suggestions we get about improving our lives require us to spend a lot of time and money on things we…
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What Happened to You: A Guide to Trauma Healing
“What Happened to You” by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey explores trauma’s effects on mental and physical well-being. This engaging dialogue combines evidence-based practices with personal insights, serving as a valuable resource for those beginning their trauma healing journey. It aims to enhance understanding and promote resilience in overcoming…
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Breaking Free from Therapy Labels
The author emphasizes a personalized approach to therapy, rejecting rigid labels and techniques. They stress the importance of understanding clients as individuals, valuing authentic emotional experiences over diagnostic categories. Therapy is portrayed as a collaborative journey of growth, exploration, and self-discovery, free from pressure to conform to specific modalities.
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Finding the Strength to Survive in America
This post is not for everyone. This is for the people who feel that they are under attack by the current administration – If that’s not you then we send you all the love, but this post isn’t yours. This post is for the women who are afraid of what…
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Embracing Change: How to Cope During Life Transitions
There are certain moments in life when you can tell that everything is about to change. These life transitions can be very exciting, but they can also be incredibly daunting. Graduating high school or college, getting married, starting a family or a new job or a new way of life…
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Healing Trauma: What is EMDR? (Part 2)
Two weeks ago in our deep dive into EMDR, we looked at what trauma is and how it impacts the body. If you haven’t read this article yet check it out before you read this week’s! It’s okay, I’ll wait. *Jeopardy Theme Song* Great, glad you’re back! This week we…
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