Have you ever found yourself drawn to a quote or phrase that connected you with the very essence of who you are? Perhaps it provided comfort during challenging times or ignited a spark for self-discovery and recovery. Quotes are more than just words; they have the ability to … [Read more...] about 21 Practices Using Quotes for Self-Discovery & Recovery
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No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
Is there some part of yourself that you wish would go away? Most of us would say yes, whether we call it addiction, the inner critic, monkey mind, neurosis, sinfulness, bad habits, or some other disparaging name. Yet what if there were a different way to approach these aspects of … [Read more...] about No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model
Internal Family Systems: Revealing the Inner World of Parts
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative and life-changing approach to heal from early childhood trauma, that has garnered considerable attention and recognition in recent years. While it may appear to have achieved a cult-like status, it is crucial to recognise that IFS … [Read more...] about Internal Family Systems: Revealing the Inner World of Parts
Sitting Like A Mountain – Tara Brach Meditation
I originally wrote this blog, Sitting Like a Mountain, for National Mental Health Month, featuring a meditation by Tara Brach. I chose this meditation because, during the pandemic, amidst a dark night of the soul and existential crisis, I embarked on a journey to become an eco … [Read more...] about Sitting Like A Mountain – Tara Brach Meditation
026: Toxic Positivity & Extreme Positive Thinking with Dr. Lara Owen
Returning guest, Dr. Lara Owen, talks about the perils of extreme positive thinking, toxic positivity, and how to be your true self in a world dominated by social media and consumerism. Dr. Lara Owen is a writer and researcher whose interests circulate around the everyday and … [Read more...] about 026: Toxic Positivity & Extreme Positive Thinking with Dr. Lara Owen