“Practice self-care” is common advice—especially when life feels overwhelming. But not everything we call self-care is actually care. Sometimes it’s self-soothing: a quick way to calm discomfort in the moment. Both self-care and self-soothing have a place in emotional wellness. The key is knowing which one you’re using—and whether it’s helping you heal or simply […]
Preteens today are navigating increasingly complex emotional landscapes. Anxiety, overwhelm, sensitivity, and self-doubt often begin to emerge during these years, sometimes without the language or tools needed to make sense of what they’re experiencing. For many children, emotions can feel sudden, intense, and confusing. They may not yet have the ability to clearly express what’s […]
He came to me as a complete skeptic. Therapy, hypnotherapy, breathwork—it all sounded a bit “out there” to him. It was a family member who suggested he book a call with me. His main struggles were anxiety, constant self-consciousness, and a relentless inner critic that made him feel like he wasn’t good enough. He constantly […]
“I can’t do anything right. There’s something wrong with me.” My daughter said these words quietly, almost as if she didn’t want me to hear them. But I did. And the moment I did, something in my chest cracked open. I knew that feeling. I’d carried it my entire childhood. I thought I’d escaped. I’d […]
A lot of people come into therapy thinking something in them is wrong. It’s a place I’ve sat in myself. It’s not always spoken so directly… Often, it sounds more like: “I don’t know why I react like this.” “I understand it… but I still can’t change it.” “I don’t understand why I keep […]
What’s Keeping You Stuck?: Understanding Attachment Styles and How to Find Security | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Sometimes, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck […]
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it begins to feel constant or overwhelming it can affect both our mental and physical wellbeing. Many people experience periods where responsibilities, work, relationships, or life changes create pressure that feels difficult to manage. While stress cannot always be avoided, there are practical strategies that can […]
In the modern world, anxiety often feels like an uninvited guest that refuses to leave. Whether it is the pressure of a demanding career, the weight of family responsibilities, or the constant noise of a 24-hour news cycle, the feeling of being overwhelmed is a nearly universal human experience. For many, this internal “noise” […]
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Hi! I’m Christine. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who dreams of writing full-time. Welcome to my little corner of the world! Let’s explore the fullness of alive, the myth of self-care, and more… I write to you from Phoenix AZ where I live with my husband and our calico cat. I wasn’t sure […]
