If you have not done any inner child work, and you do not feel connected to him/her then you may be pushing that inner child onto your partner to care for them. When your inner child says hello, it is completely natural to want to feel cared for. This child is often scared and feels like their safety is being threatened.
Read MoreLearn the importance of self-compassion and rest in our modern world. This blog normalizes the resistance and struggle to prioritize it while giving you tools on how to give yourself permission to rest.
Read MoreAt the heart of seeking reassurance lies a fundamental human need- the need to be validated and accepted. From the earliest stages of life we seek the approval of caregivers and loved ones. This validation shapes our sense of worth and helps us navigate the unfamiliar world we have entered.
Read MoreThere are many benefits to counselling that leads to life-changing healing and health. This includes increasing self-awareness, learning new coping skills, relationship growth, a greater sense of resiliency, and increased confidence and self-esteem.
Read MoreSelf-worth is at the core of all challenges we come into counselling to heal. It is the foundation of confidence, resilience, connection, and love. With self-worth we are able to attract and maintain the life that we want. Sounds nice, right? I know you are probably thinking…. Well how do I get there? Where did it all go? Was it ever there for me?
Read MoreAnxious thoughts can make us feel that we are spiralling out of control, down and down into a pit of endless worry, and when we are feeling completely spun out a sense of hopelessness can arise. When your nervous system becomes dysregulated, your logical brain will go offline to conserve its resources. This post offers some actionable strategies you can use to manage your anxious thoughts.
Read MoreAnxious thoughts can make us feel that we are spiralling out of control, down and down into a pit of endless worry, and when we are feeling completely spun out a sense of hopelessness can arise. When your nervous system becomes dysregulated, your logical brain will go offline to conserve its resources. This post offers some actionable strategies you can use to manage your anxious thoughts.
Read MoreTo feel fulfilled in our relationships it is crucial to understand what we need to feel loved and appreciated.
Read MoreThe Sunday scaries are a wave an emotion that arrive on the last day of the weekend. All of a sudden the anxiety sets in, the to do lists creep up, and our body becomes slightly dysregulated. You want to enjoy your Sunday evening, but you can’t get the anxious whispers to stop!
Read this post to learn some tools for creating a smooth transition from Sunday Funday to Monday at the office.
People often come to me struggling with some form of transition in their lives or feeling stuck in the mundane feeling of life. They may be ending a relationship, moving to a new country or city, or changing careers. They could be unhappy in their relationships or workplace, but feel frozen in their tracks.
Read MoreHave you caught yourself jumping to a worst-case scenario when you are in a place of uncertainty? What if I told you that the human brain has a tendency to bring us to those dark and scary places for our protection?
Read MoreTo feel fulfilled in our relationships it is crucial to understand what we need to feel loved and appreciated.
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