🌿 Before we begin… If you’ve been in therapy—or even just thinking about starting—you’ve probably had moments where you’ve wondered:“Am I doing this right?” or “Why doesn’t it feel better yet?” We want to pause and speak directly to that feeling.This is for you. We often imagine healing as this clear, upward path.Like one day, […]
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Hey sis, If you’re reading this, I want you to take a deep breath — right here, right now. Because the truth is… you carry a lot. You’ve likely been carrying it for a long time. Not just your own responsibilities, but the weight of everyone else’s expectations, the unspoken rules, the need to hold
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 You’re doing all the things—showing up for work, for family, for others. But inside, you might feel like you’re holding your breath… waiting for life to finally feel safe, steady, or peaceful. Maybe you’re tired of reacting to things in ways you don’t fully understand. Maybe you’re wondering, “Why do I still feel this
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Exercise releases feel-good endorphins, according to the Mayo Clinic. Besides impacting mental health, daily exercise protects against chronic disease and can help increase your life span. Yet, less than a quarter of us exercise daily. So why do we resist something so good for us? That first step—getting started—may be the biggest obstacle. Here are
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Are you troubled by a pattern of behavior that does not serve you? Â There might be a painful experience in your past driving your reactions. What is little “t” trauma? According to Psychology Today, trauma is a person’s emotional response to a terrible event where their life is threatened. Victims of rape, child abuse, and
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I walked 500 miles through Spain to process my grief. My father is dead—a fact that has lurked in the background of nearly every moment of my life for the last two years. At times, it would sneak up on me and shake me to the core. Most of the time, I was overwhelmed by
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Counting your blessings is a powerful addition to your wellness toolbelt. Is your inner critic running your life? You know the voice—the one forged in every criticism you have ever heard and loves to pop up anytime you face a difficult situation. The inner critic is ruthless. Imagine this scenario: you wake up and check
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Am I Depressed? What you need to know about Depression Perhaps you’re feeling sad, blue, down and irritable? During the week you’re having trouble sleeping at night. You notice an increase in the fights you’re having with friends and family. Suddenly, there’s no interest in activities you once enjoyed. When you try to reach out
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