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Small Steps, Big Shifts: How Real Behavior Change Begins
Real behavior change rarely comes from dramatic breakthroughs or sudden bursts of motivation—it begins with small, consistent steps that slowly reshape the patterns guiding our daily lives. Many people feel overwhelmed when they think about changing long-standing...
My favorite ways to use supportive touch as part of my self-compassion practice
Self-compassion has been an essential part of my healing journey and self-care practice. So much so, that one of the primary therapeutic modalities that I use in therapy with my clients is called Compassion-Focused Therapy, and I often like to pair it with gentle...
Shame & ADHD: Understanding the Hidden Weight No One Talks About
For many adults with ADHD, shame isn’t just an occasional feeling—it's a constant background noise. Typically, ADHD is talked about in terms of focus, organization, and impulsivity. Although shame is one of the most powerful and least acknowledged emotional...
Why is Mindfulness not enough?
Riddle me this- you sit down to meditate. You close your eyes and try to go ‘inward’. But instead of some kind of peace, you just find statice. Your body feels far away, or maybe too close. Maybe your heart pounds or your chest feels tight. Your stomach flutters and...
Mom Friends: Why you need them and how to find them
If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “It takes a village.” But what no one tells you is how hard finding that village can be. Between sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and navigating a completely new identity, the thought of meeting new people...
Communicating to Connect: Evidence-Based Strategies for Healthier Conversations
When most couples describe what’s challenging their relationship, “communication” is one of the first words mentioned. It’s not that partners don’t talk; it’s that they struggle to feel heard, understood, or emotionally safe in the conversation. Effective...