Many people are brought up to always be kind to others. But how many of us were taught to be kind to ourselves? Self-compassion, or self-love, can often seem like a foreign concept, particularly to those raised in an abusive or unloving home.Self- compassion and self-love are not to be confused with … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of joy and potential.Here are 5 ways … [Read more...]
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or EMDR, is a set of standardized protocols that incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.What Issues Can EMDR Treat?EMDR is used to treat … [Read more...]
Help! My Family Member has OCD!
Five Actions that are Helpful (and Five that are Not) Introduction OCD and it's Related Disorders are a family matter, affecting not only the individual sufferer, but all members of the household. It can be an excruciating struggle to determine which ways to approach the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Learn to Like Yourself Better
Quick question: Do you like yourself?When asked this question, most people respond by saying something like, “Of course I like myself.” While their words say they like themselves, what do their actions say?Are you someone who’s comfortable in their own skin? Are you happy with your appearance, or … [Read more...]
