I was raised by parents who mercilessly pushed themselves beyond their capacity. Respecting one’s energy limits was a foreign concept to me until adulthood. Instead I witnessed two humans who blew past their limits on a regular basis. My father was the first person up in our home when I was a child. He never […]
Complex trauma and narcissistic abuse leave deep emotional wounds that often feel impossible to heal. Traditional talk therapies sometimes fall short in addressing the intense and layered effects of these experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a leading approach in trauma healing, offering hope and tangible progress for many survivors. […]
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Codependency is often misunderstood. It is not weakness.It is not immaturity.It is not simply “loving too much.” Codependency is a survival strategy. It is what happens when a nervous system learns:“I stay safe by not threatening the attachment figure.” And if we are going to recover from codependency, we must stop shaming it — and […]
Life can often feel overwhelming. Challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt may cloud our hearts and minds, leaving us searching for peace and encouragement. In these times, faith-filled affirmations can be powerful tools to lift your spirits and renew your hope. When rooted in biblical truths, affirmations become not just positive statements but declarations […]
“It is by increasing sensitivity that we reach the map, the map-maker and the possibility of change.” – Ron Kurtz The Hakomi Method speaks about nourishment barriers. They are aspects of our psyche that keep certain kinds of experience out of our awareness. Nourishment barriers are an armor that certain experiences, certain kinds of nourishment, […]
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One of the most confusing things about binge eating is that, on the surface, it looks like it’s about food. Many people assume the solution is more control, stricter rules, or the “right” diet. But for most people, binge eating isn’t really about hunger or food at all. It’s often connected to emotions, stress, and […]
Binge eating disorder is incredibly common—and also incredibly misunderstood. Many people who struggle with binge eating tell me they feel embarrassed, frustrated, or convinced something is “wrong” with them. They often believe they should be able to just stop. But binge eating disorder isn’t about willpower. It’s a real, treatable condition, and understanding it is […]
If you’re going through a life transition and feeling more anxious, unsettled, or emotionally raw than usual, you’re definitely not alone. This comes up for a lot of people—especially if anxiety is already something you struggle with. Change—even the good kind—has a way of pulling the rug out from under us. New jobs, relationship shifts, […]
