Shame is a painful emotion and can lead to feelings of unworthiness. Practicing authenticity is a first line of defense in “shaking” shame.
Trust – Part I: Unsafe People
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, authors of Safe People, address relational trust from three perspectives: unsafe people, attracting unsafe people, and safe people.
Why Play Therapy? Part 2
Now that you’ve decided play therapy is the best option for your child, we will explore what you and your child can expect moving forward.
When Counseling Takes a Village
It sometimes takes a village, even in counseling. A collaboration of professionals may be just what the client needs.
Emotions Defined: A Closer Look at Our Emotions and Our Reactions to Them
Emotions can be challenging and confusing to understand especially when we feel different ones simultaneously.
Mental Health Benefits of Talking to Yourself
There are many mental health benefits of talking to yourself. It allows us to slow our thoughts and encourages us to process how we feel before acting.
Toxic Masculinity
When it comes to toxic masculinity, the most courageous step we can take is speaking up — whether that means saying how we feel, apologizing for a behavior, or even asking someone for help.
Enneagram – Part 2: How Do I Know What Type I Am?
When trying to determine your Enneagram type, most Enneagram coaches suggest reading each type, rather than testing, to note and begin self-identifying the different characteristics, motivations, core fears, and common responses.
Thermostats, Thermometers and the Window of Tolerance
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.
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!
