The mind-body-gut connection that can be found in equine therapy can play an incredibly important role in our lives.
“Finding Yourself” Isn’t Really How It Works.
When seeking counseling, there can sometimes be this feeling of aimlessness, or lack of direction, or even the idea that you need to “find yourself”. There can be many different situations or scenarios that lead us to those feelings, but I don’t think we need to “find ourselves”. The tension … Read More
New Mothers: Give Yourself a ‘Self-compassion Break’
As a new mother, increasing self-compassion can go a long way in mitigating the negative outcomes associated with anxiety and overwhelm.
Self-Improvement and Self-Acceptance: Why We Need Both
Self-acceptance is a tension to manage, and we won’t get it right all of the time but it is a balance worthy of pursuit.
What Star Trek Can Teach You About Your Psyche
In this analogy of the parts of the psyche, Kirk represents The Self, Spock represents logic, and Dr. McCoy represents emotions.
The Self-Critic And The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
If you are aware of your self-critic but you are not sure how to navigate the self-critical beliefs, finding a trained therapist can help you calm the voice of your self-critic so that it does not become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
What to do when you are feeling awkward…
Have you ever done or said something awkward? You might find that awkward moments unite us in our mutual human ridiculousness.
How to handle failure (when you don’t stick to your resolutions or goals)!
For many of us, when we fall short of sticking to these resolutions it can feel like a deep personal failure.
Practicing Self-Compassion
Next time you notice your inner critic, try to practice self-compassion and then take time to reflect on how it makes you feel!
An Honest Look in 2021
Striving to be honest with self and then activate the accompanying steps may bear personal growth and achievement than resolutions.
