In recent times, the concept of attending to one’s inner child to heal oneself has been gaining popularity in psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches such as the Internal Family System (IFS) and Parts Work, as well as various books and worksheets, have emphasized the importance of understanding one’s fragmented self and piecing it together like […]
The Recovery Tripod A Framework for Couples Think of this framework like a tripod holding up a camera. Each leg represents one of the three healing pillars. If one leg is weak or missing, the whole structure tips over — the image (a restored life and relationship) cannot be held steady. The Betrayal Trauma Leg provides grounding and […]
By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S Amority Health – Blog – Shifting Perceptions The holidays can feel overwhelming, even for those used to managing everything with precision. If you’re a high-achieving adult, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of “I have to do it all” […]
Whole-Person Healing: Where Psychology Meets the Wisdom of the Body At A-to-Z Psychology and Resilience Imperative, we see healing as a full-spectrum process; one that honours intellect, emotion, and embodiment. Traditional psychology affords us insight, the ability to understand our patterns and reshape our thinking. Somatic and yoga therapies offer integration, the ability to feel, […]
There was a time in my life, early into parenthood, that I found myself at the mercy of this new identity as “mom.” I was grasping for a better understanding of what I was feeling and experiencing and I stumbled upon a blog post that ended up being one of the most validating pieces of […]
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 […]
The hypnotic state reduces stress, anxiety, and self-limiting thoughts. Consequently, you experience physical relaxation, emotional relaxation, and a silencing of your inner critic, all while opening your subconscious to limitless possibilities. When hypnosis is coupled with counseling and guided imagery, they work together as powerful tools to harness the mind’s ability to create positive transformative […]
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 […]
Rebuilding Trust Starts in the Body Why Words Alone Don’t Repair Trust After a betrayal, chronic conflict, or years of disconnection, partners often try to fix trust with promises and explanations. Those matter—but if your body still feels unsafe, trust won’t take root. Repair begins in the nervous system. When the body relaxes, the heart […]
10 Ways to Improve A Relationship When Your Partner Won’t Relationships can be incredibly rewarding, but they also require effort and cooperation from both partners. When one partner feels unsupported, it can lead to frustration and resentment. If you’re in a situation where your partner isn’t actively helping to improve the relationship, it may feel […]
