In life, we have moments when we are either the thermometer or the thermostat, reacting to our surroundings or setting our temperature and responding how we’d like to. What this generally depends on is our window of tolerance.
Boundary Problems Associated with Substance Abuse & PTSD
People with PTSD and/or substance abuse may be prone to boundary problems. Check out this helpful list to process with either your therapist or another safe person you can talk with.
Top 3 Things Every Child Needs to be Healthy
The first thing every child needs is a parent or caregiver who loves and cares for them. Then, they need boundaries, stability & empathy!
Be Your Own Best Friend
The next time you’re struggling with an issue and feeling really low, try speaking to yourself the same way you would speak to your best friend.
Difficult Emotions Aren’t Always An Emergency
We can practice sitting with and creating space for our own emotions. This will help us as we sit with others, knowing the waves of emotion come and go.
Could Nutrition Be Impacting Your Child’s Health?
The GAPS protocol maps out an integrative approach to best support your child through detoxification, nutrition, and psychology.
The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing with our diaphragm rather than our chest can encourage deeper breathing which can result in lower blood pressure, reduced heart rate, and decreased stress.
Thriving in Times of Crisis
This year has brought on many surprising challenges from various forms of crisis. Between COVID, economic hardships, and racial tension, many have been negatively impacted by the shift in our cultural norms.
Is Contempt Wrecking Your Relationship?
Contempt happens when we take a stance of superiority over our partner. While contempt can be clearly delivered in a direct verbal message of superiority, it is often delivered non-verbally.
Why THIS Therapist Sees a Therapist
My therapist holds my story and provides me a nonjudgmental space to process my own stuff. Therapy helps me to be my best self.