Beyond “New Year, New Me”: A Compassionate Approach to Growth and Change As January comes to a close, we’re often still hearing the familiar chorus of “New Year, New Me.” The start of a new year can feel like an invitation to reinvent ourselves, to set resolutions,...
When the Holidays Are Hard: Honoring Your Experience with Compassion For many, the holiday season is anything but joyful. While our culture often highlights the cheer, connection, and festivity of this time of year, what’s less visible, but deeply common, is the quiet...
Caring for Yourself During the Holiday Season: A Mindful Approach to a Meaningful Time As the holiday season approaches, we’re often surrounded by images of joy, celebration, and togetherness. While this season can bring connection and meaning, it can also stir up...
Have you ever smelled a certain scent and suddenly felt transported to a moment from years ago? Or have you reacted emotionally to a situation without fully understanding why? These experiences are the work of memory, woven into the intricate connections of your...
Unlocking the Body’s Wisdom: Somatic Processing in Mental Health Therapy In recent years, mental health therapy has increasingly embraced the idea that healing doesn’t just happen in the mind, it happens in the body too. Somatic processing, a body centered therapeutic...
