“I maschi non piangono.” Nel mio studio a Londra, dove lavoro da oltre vent’anni come psicoterapeuta, sento questa frase, o una sua variante, tornare spesso, non solo dalle donne italiane con cui lavoro, ma anche dagli uomini stessi, italiani o no, quando provano a spiegare perché hanno imparato a nascondere quello che sentono davvero. Perché […]
Qualche giorno fa ho chiesto a due amiche se volevano venire con me a una giornata di beneficenza alla stazione dei pompieri qui vicino. Speravo che l’idea le tentasse quanto tentava me: usare l’idrante, bagnarsi, giocare un pomeriggio intero senza pensarci due volte. Tutte e due si sono un po’ imbarazzate. Mi sono accorta che […]
One of the first signs that insecurity is affecting a relationship can sound surprisingly harmless: “It’s easier if I just don’t tell them.” You stop mentioning the coworker who invited you to lunch. You think twice before making plans with friends. You leave out an innocent interaction because you already know it may lead to […]
Trauma doesn’t just live in memories. It lives in nervous systems, in relationship patterns, in how we show up—or shut down—with the people we love. Trauma is passed down generation after generation. More than a personal wound, it becomes culture. Family legacy. Emotional DNA. For anyone with a trauma history, the story that follows may […]
Perfectionism is often seen as a strength. You may be someone who works hard, pays close attention to details, sets high standards, and wants to do things well. But when the need to be perfect becomes tied to your sense of worth, it can become exhausting. You may accomplish something you worked hard for, only […]
Viruses don’t only affect the immune system, they also interact with the brain and nervous system. Research points to several overlapping mechanisms: • Neuroinflammation: The immune response to infection releases inflammatory signals that can temporarily alter brain circuits involved in mood, motivation, and emotional regulation (Dantzer et al., 2008; Miller et al., 2009). • Stress-system […]
Your nervous system is constantly scanning your environment for cues of safety or threat, and sound is one of the fastest ways it does that. This means the background noises in your home can quietly influence stress levels, mood, and sleep, even when you’re not consciously aware of them. White noise vs. low-frequency noise Not […]
When couples tell me: “We just don’t feel close anymore.” My first instinct isn’t necessarily to tell them to spend more time together, schedule another date night, or start having deeper conversations. I want to know something else first: What happens when one of you tries to be vulnerable? What happens when you say, “That […]
Healing Beyond Talk Therapy: When the Body, System, and Ancestral Field Are Finally Included Talking endlessly about your pain can leave you feeling drained and stuck. When therapy focuses only on words, the deeper roots often stay hidden. Healing shifts when your body, family system, and ancestral field join the conversation through systemic therapy. This […]
How High Achievers Are Finding Ground When Life Feels Uncertain: Shifting Perceptions During Change | Amority Health Originally Published: May 31, 2026; Updated and Republished on August 22, 2026 Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Quick Summary: Change, whether chosen or unexpected, can shake […]
