Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is taken from Buddhist psychology and refers […]
3 Reasons to Stay Single (At Least For a While) After a Breakup
“Try, try again…” “Dust yourself off and start all over again…” “Get right back on that horse…” These are just some of the common phrases we use to support the idea that trying something after it didn’t go so well the first time is a good idea. And in many instances, this is the right […]
6 Tips for Grieving a Loved One
Grieving for a loved one is very possibly the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do. Understand that it will take time and effort to heal, but you will heal if that is what you want. (Holding onto the past and your anguish is an option, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend it.) While time will be the […]
Why Talking About Emotions Matters
In relationships, much of what we fight over or are triggered by goes much deeper than couples realize. You may be upset that your partner left his/her socks out again, or that he/she didn’t strike up a conversation with you. Or maybe they had a certain “tone” last time you talked. Or any other common […]
Am I Depressed or Just Sad?
Everyone goes through ups and downs in life. One day you’re feeling great, then the next you are feeling empty and bored with the world, finding yourself ruminating, isolating yourself, or feeling like you don’t matter. Many of our clients question the difference between normal sadness and depression. Here’s a quick reference list to explore […]
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