Working with a therapist can be one of the most empowering experiences of your life.Many people have never had the chance to be truly seen, heard, and held in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. That in itself is healing.While …

Book Review
So lovely to receive messages like this from people who have been impacted by the book. Thank you for taking the time to share with me Leigh. Love, Jen

When You Compare Yourself To Others, You Can Inadvertently
Comparing ourselves to others can be such a waste of energy! Let us first differentiate between being inspired by someone and comparing yourself to someone. When we feel inspired by someone, we feel uplifted, hopeful, as though anything is possible. …

What We Imagine Growth To Be
Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking that once you’ve “healed enough,” life will be perfect?You’ll have the perfect job aligned with your purpose, the perfect relationship, the sun will shine daily, and strangers will hand you money …

Tools for Grounding
Having a go-to grounding list can be incredibly helpful when we’re feeling overwhelmed—especially if we have a trauma history. When we’re triggered, our sympathetic nervous system kicks in—hello, fight-or-flight. In those moments, we need simple, accessible ways to soothe ourselves …

Research Proves Benefits of Gratitude
Gratitude has roots in grace.The word comes from the Latin gratia—linked to kindness, beauty, and giving. And when I connect with gratitude, I feel that beauty on the inside. I soften. I become gentler with myself and with others. Gratitude …

The Power of Gratitude
I had an experience a month ago where I was feeling quite overwhelmed. I went for a walk in the bush and found that although I was in nature, my mind kept drifting back to the source of the anxiety. …