Why Healing Happens in Relationship, Not Isolation

Why Healing Happens in Relationship, Not Isolation

Most people think healing is a journey they have to take alone. Even though it is important to self-reflect and grow personally, isolating yourself rarely allows for deep emotional healing.  As humans, it is in our nature to be relational and a lot of our 

Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Emotional Patterns

Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Emotional Patterns

 It’s human nature to think that if you can just understand why you react a certain way you can stop doing it. But just because you know better doesn’t mean you won’t repeat the same emotional pattern. Just being aware of it is not enough.  

Why Many Men Struggle With Emotions (And What Actually Helps)

Why Many Men Struggle With Emotions (And What Actually Helps)

The reason men struggle with emotions is not because they don’t have them. They struggle because they are usually not taught how to express them. Removing some barriers can make connecting with their emotions possible and help them learn to deal with emotions in a 

The Hidden Self-Criticism Teenage Girls Carry

The Hidden Self-Criticism Teenage Girls Carry

Teenage girls can quietly carry a persistent self-criticism that others can’t see from the outside. They may appear to have it all together, but internally they question their worth, don’t acknowledge their strengths, and assume they are falling short.  Because this struggle is mostly internal, 

The Role of Secrecy in Eating Disorders (And Why It Makes Sense)

The Role of Secrecy in Eating Disorders (And Why It Makes Sense)

When it comes to eating disorders, secrecy typically plays a big role. But what leads to the secrecy and why is it so central for individuals who struggle in this area? Let’s talk about it.  Why Secrecy Is So Common An eating disorder is not 

Why Eating Disorders Are Really About Emotional Regulation

Why Eating Disorders Are Really About Emotional Regulation

Most people think that eating disorders are about food, weight or appearance, but that’s not the core issue. They are really about how a person experiences, manages, and survives intense internal feelings, or emotional regulation. Let’s dive a little deeper into what that means. What 

What’s the difference between being High Functioning and Over Functioning?

What’s the difference between being High Functioning and Over Functioning?

Over functioning can happen in many areas of your life including in relationships, social settings or at work.  But what is it exactly and how is it different from being high functioning?  Let’s talk about some signs, causes and how to address it. People who 

3 Signs You’ve Grown Emotionally in 2024

3 Signs You’ve Grown Emotionally in 2024

The end of the year is usually a time of reflection. And there can be stress that comes up that highlights your growth over the course of the year. Here are 3 signs you’ve grown this year. Choosing to accept or move on Sometimes we 

3 Signs it’s Time To Go To Therapy

3 Signs it’s Time To Go To Therapy

The holidays can be a time of reflection or a time when repeating patterns, stressors and emotions come to the surface. If any of these three things come up, that’s your sign that it’s a great time to go to therapy. Therapy is for people 

What’s the Difference Between PTSD and Complex PSTD (CPTSD)?

What’s the Difference Between PTSD and Complex PSTD (CPTSD)?

Most people have heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but a lot of people have never heard of Complex PTSD.  The type and length of the trauma is generally what differentiates them.  Let’s discuss some more specifics about what makes them different.   With both