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We live in a very distracting world and Adult ADHD is becoming more and more recognized. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...

I was recently introduced to "The Grey Rock Method" for interacting toxic, narcissistic, and emotionally immature people. The...

Sitting to Meditate Select a quiet location and sit upright comfortably. Plan to sit for about five minutes. Start with a few minutes so...

Three Part Breathing Sequence: Tool 91 - Client Exercise taken from page 190 in the Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox by Manuela...

Not engaging in the argument is the boundary, ending the conversation is the consequence. Have you ever found yourself in a heated...

Do you ever feel like your parents are just a little too involved in your life? Maybe they constantly criticize your choices or try to...

The Johari Window is a model that illustrates the relationship between self-disclosure and self-awareness. Have you ever wondered how...

Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Theory, with its emphasis on accepting what we can't control, beautifully complements Internal Family Systems...

Sitting Today Here you are, sitting, perhaps for a few minutes longer. Notice that you are alive and in your body. Life is a gift, even...

Lateral Breathing Sequence: Tool 90 - Client Exercise taken from page 189 in the Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox by Manuela Mischke-Reeds,...

Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory isn't about apathy or giving up. It's a powerful framework for reclaiming your power and peace of mind by...

Behavioral therapy focuses on changing unwanted behaviors by identifying and addressing the underlying causes. It's a powerful tool for...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety can both cause significant challenges, including difficulty concentrating and...

When it comes to difficult conversations, it's important to remember that how you say something is just as important as what you say....

Meditating on a Candle Place a lit candle in front of you. Establish your comfortable seated pose. Breathe in, aware of being in your...

Breathing Toward Calm: Tool 89 - Client Exercise taken from page 187 & 188 in the Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox by Manuela Mischke-Reeds,...

"[As adulthood sets in], the rules change and what I call the great scattering happens. Everybody moves in different directions. And...

Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Theory is a powerful framework for navigating relationships, particularly romantic ones. It encourages us to...

Trauma bonding is a powerful emotional attachment that can form between an abused person and their abuser. It's often seen in...

Hangxiety refers to the anxiety experienced after consuming alcohol. It merges the words "hangover" and "anxiety". Hangxiety may involve...