As a child psychotherapist, I hear from many parents about their concerns for their child when there is a divorce. A divorce is a stressful event on the entire family including the children. However, there are ways parents can reduce the stress, but they do not. The most common mistake I see is using the […]
Anxiety has a way of sneaking in quietly. Sometimes it’s obvious—your heart races, your palms sweat, your thoughts spin like a wheel that won’t stop turning. Other times it’s subtle, more like a background hum that makes everything harder. You’re not broken for feeling this. You’re human. What matters is having tools you can actually […]
Self-esteem affects us in many ways throughout our lives. It is that feeling of self-worth that we as individuals place upon ourselves. It is highly subjective, based on how we feel about ourselves, more than our actual skills or abilities in any area. We can see it as a result of our level of self-acceptance […]
Healing Childhood Wounds Through Inner Child Work Why Childhood Wounds Still Shape Adult Life Many of the patterns that trip us up in adulthood—anxiety, reactivity, people‑pleasing, avoidance—aren’t random. They’re learned adaptations that once kept us safe. When those strategies become rigid, they block intimacy, confidence, and ease. Inner child work gives us a way to […]
Empathetic Communication: The Key to Deeper Relationships When we think about communication, most of us imagine words: what we say, how we say it, and whether we’re being clear. But the heart of communication isn’t just about speaking — it’s about listening and connecting. Empathetic communication goes one step further. It’s not only about understanding […]
Since technology has advanced so rapidly, many of our lives have become more complicated. One result I have observed is that we are having difficulties maintaining family connections and traditions. As a result of our fast pace world and chaotic lives we sometimes forget the importance of passing on these family traditions from generation […]
Do you dread going to the dentist? The racing heart, the tight chest, the urge to cancel the appointment — dental anxiety can make something as routine as a cleaning feel unbearable. For many, the anticipation is worse than the visit itself. That reaction isn’t weakness. It’s your nervous system holding onto an old fear […]
Your subconscious mind is an incredibly powerful part of your mental makeup. It influences your thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and even your physical well-being. It operates beneath the level of conscious awareness, processing and storing vast amounts of information while shaping your reality based on past experiences, beliefs, and conditioning. Your subconscious mind also stores your […]
If you know someone with OCD, helping them feel supported will go a long way. Here are 3 quick tips to show your support. Learn about what OCD is and isn’t Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that involves unwanted intrusive thoughts or images that lead to feelings of anxiety, fear, or […]
Living with OCD can challenge nearly all aspects of one’s life. Experiencing unwanted and intrusive thoughts often feels upsetting, distracting, and burdensome. As a result, one with OCD may avoid parts of life that are important to him or her, or engage in compulsions to try to alleviate their distress. Over time, a person with […]
