How To Heal Your Harsh Inner-Critic Through Mindful Self-Compassion
If you constantly criticize yourself but show endless love and compassion to others, this blog is for you! Many high functioning adults silently struggle with a harsh and loud inner critic - often rooted in old patterns of trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, or high functioning codependency. In this blog, we’ll explore where your inner critic comes from, what self compassion actually is and how to practice it with tangible strategies.
Signs You Have An Anxious Attachment Style In Relationships
Do you find yourself anxious, seeking reassurance in your relationships, struggling to be alone, and fearing abandonment? These may be signs you have an anxious attachment style. In this blog, we’ll explore what anxious attachment style really looks like, common signs of it, and how understanding your attachment style can help you create healthier, more secure relationship - which can be done!
Understanding Functional Freeze: Signs, Causes, and How to Heal
Feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected even while "functioning"? You might be experiencing functional freeze - a survival response to chronic stress and trauma. Learn what functional freeze is, signs to look for, and how to start healing.
Stress Vs Anxiety Vs Overwhelm: How To Know What You’re Feeling And What To Do About It
Ever wonder if you are just stressed or if its something deeper? Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm can look and feel very similar! But understanding the differences is important to help you figure out what to do about it. In this blog, we’ll break down what each one really looks life and feels like and practical steps to take to start feeling more in control again.
What Is High Functioning Codependency? Signs, Root Causes, and Healing
Codependency can feel like constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own - often without even knowing you’re doing it. In this blog, we’ll talk about what codependency really is, where these patterns come from, common signs you might be struggling with it, and how therapy can help you to start healing from it to rebuild a stronger relationship with youself
What Is Relational Trauma? Understanding the Invisible Wounds That Impact How You Love, Trust, and Relate
Relational trauma and unmet attachment needs can leave invisible wounds that impact how you connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this blog, we will explore what relational trauma is, common signs you might be carrying it, and how healing is possible - even if these patterns have felt present for a long time!
We know the fight-flight-freeze-response, but what is the fawn response?
Fawning is a trauma response that often gets overlooked. It shows up as people pleasing, over-apologizing, and putting others needs above your own to stay safe and “keep the peace.” In this blog, we will explore what the fawn response is and looks like, how it develops, and steps to take to heal from it.