“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” – Abraham Maslow

The Power of Creative Expression: Healing Trauma and Understanding Emotions Through Art

When words fall short, art steps in to speak for us. For many, expressing emotions—especially those tied to trauma—can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even impossible. But there's another way to...

Talking to Your Therapist About Your Chronic Pain

I know what you may be thinking: why would I go to a mental health practitioner to work on my chronic pain? I felt the same way. I went to two doctors, three physical therapists, a handful of...

A Crash Course in EMDR

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, has been a trending therapy in recent years. I’ve seen various Tik Toks about the helpfulness of EMDR as a type of trauma therapy, and for...

Comparison is the Thief of Compassion

“Other people have it so much worse than me, so I shouldn’t feel the way I do.” “Because I have caused harm to my partner, I am not allowed to have needs or feelings in my relationship.” “It’s not a...

Post Hurricane Helene

I’ve noticed since the storm, I have felt more sensitive to the weather. I find myself wincing or feeling a bit off on really windy days. That rain makes me feel tired, sometimes a sunny cool day...

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