Image Credit - Crowe Associates You may have noticed that sometimes in life you feel resistance to things you feel are good for you. You...

If you are reading this you have recently done some processing in session. And I hope you give yourself some kindness, compassion, and...

It’s been said that if depression had an ad campaign, it would be: “What’s the use?” For many of us this phrase captures the essence of...

Here are some thought questions intended to be used alongside the video The Path to Belonging: What Lilo, Stitch, and Brene Brown Teach...

One of my favorite moments in The Lord of the Rings is when Frodo is given a magical vial to aid him on his journey. Even though it was...

Feeling Hopeless is Human. We will all very likely experience some degree of hopelessness, despair, and depression at some point in our...

Having good boundaries in the context of emotional and mental health means knowing and communicating your limits, needs, and values in...

tl;dr: Caves, or "cave moments", seem to be nearly omnipresent in our collective story-telling; Luke Skywalker's cave moment can be used...

*For teachers, educators, and group leaders to use for group discussion and/or writing prompts. How to use this resource: (1) Review the...

(Note: Although this post is written from the perspective of marriage partners, the principles are just as applicable to friends,...

When a trauma occurs, it seems to get locked in the nervous system with the original picture, sounds, thoughts, and feelings. The...

In his book No More Mr. Nice Guy Dr Robert Glover introduces the idea of "Nice Guy Syndrome". Despite what the title may suggest, the...

Imaginal resources can be extremely helpful in providing support and strength during the therapeutic process. Some find it helpful to...

Why should I seek to manage my stress? Unmanaged stress is linked to many medical problems (including heart disease, high blood pressure,...

Dissociation is when the brain’s defenses decide to mess with our sense of present awareness and orientation. A dissociative state can be...

In his book “I Love Me, I Love Me Not” Greg Hendrix explores themes of self-acceptance and perfectionism. He writes: “As we grow up, we...

Resourcing is the term used in EMDR therapy when we consciously seek to enhance or build upon positive associations in our neural...

*(From the work of Sandra Paulson and Katie O’Shea) Our emotions protect us and enhance our lives. They’re part of us from the very...

Both science and religion espouse the idea that we can receive helpful warnings via our feelings. From a scientific standpoint proponents...