What Is Reframing and Why Use It in Conflict
‘…reframing is the process of changing the way a thought is presented so that it maintains its fundamental meaning but […]
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Through Stories Into the Unconscious
The conscious and the unconscious mind The conscious and unconscious are terms used in psychology to describe different layers of […]
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Early years: Understanding childhood trauma
Parenting is hard. Parenting with unresolved childhood trauma is extremely difficult. As parents, we must make sure that we have […]
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The Loneliness of Strong People
There’s a paradox I often see in therapy: those who seem the strongest, the most capable, and the most self-sufficient […]
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3 Things Children Should Understand About Sex
My children are quite young and we haven’t discussed how humans make babies yet. But of course the discussion will […]
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A Relational Wound: The Paradox of “Too Much” and “Not Enough”
Have you ever felt like you’re both too much and not enough at the same time? Perhaps you’ve been told […]
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Why I Wrote Fin and Gill — A Story About Understanding and Belonging
When I set out to write Fin and Gill, I didn’t plan to create a children’s book. I simply wanted […]
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WaterFlow: How Water Therapy Can Calm Your Mind and Soothe Your Nervous System
Imagine floating effortlessly in warm water, your body weightless, your mind finally quiet. There is no talking, no striving — […]
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Anxiety as Fear of Disconnect
We often think of anxiety as an individual struggle. We see it as a problem to be managed through stress […]
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