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What Secure Attachment Feels Like
In a secure relationship, your nervous systemās resting place is in the ventral vagal stateāa branch of the parasympathetic nervous system associated with social engagement, safety, and calmness. The goal isnāt to stay in this state all the time. Itās …
When You’ve Been Hurt, Think About This
When weāve been hurt, lashing out can feel justified. Itās a natural response to pain.ā£ But if we stay in punishment mode, we risk doing more damage to the relationship.ā£ The real challenge for the hurt partner is this:ā£ Do …
What We Imagine Growth To Be
Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking that once youāve āhealed enough,ā life will be perfect?Youāll have the perfect job aligned with your purpose, the perfect relationship, the sun will shine daily, and strangers will hand you money …
Breaking the Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycle
Do you find yourself chasing while your partner pulls away? Or perhaps you’re the one retreating when emotions feel overwhelming? This patternāthe Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycleāis one of the most common relationship dynamics keeping couples stuck and disconnected. Healing begins with awareness. …
What Is Inner Child Work?
Inner Child work is part of many research-based psychotherapeutic models, including Transactional Analysis, internal family systems, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, schema therapy and narrative therapy. The reason why it is part of so many therapies is that it WORKS. We all …
Working with Your Inner Child
Over the years, I have spent time getting to know all the parts of my inner child at many different ages. Each age holds new gems of self-discovery and power that have been locked away. ā£ā What lights up your …
What is the inner child?Ā
Children are born explorers. Their creativity isnāt just for funāitās how they make sense of the world. Every new sound, texture, and experience sparks curiosity. They reach, taste, listen, and play their way through life, learning as they go. But …