As a trauma therapist, I have done extensive work with dissociative parts of the psyche. In my experience, dissociative parts are ALWAYS protective. They have developed under extreme circumstances to help keep the person safe. When you can’t run or …
Tag: Healing
India Retreat
Have you always wanted to go to India? Yes? You have a choice – You can visit India and rush around and see all of the sights, OR you can immerse yourself in 5000 years of spiritual practice that is …
Loneliness
I’m a natural introvert. For me, that means that I enjoy time to myself. When I feel tired, my natural inclination is to rest and spend time alone. This allows me to focus on and nurture myself. I don’t have …
Can Having Siblings Be Harmful To Your Health?
“Your siblings can affect your physical and mental health more than you might imagine. A recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues analyzed the relationship between family size and siblings’ mental health in the U.S. and China and …
7 Signs You Need Therapy
I first went to therapy when I was in my early 20s. I had moved to a new country with my partner and left my friends and family on the other side of the world. My partner belonged to a …
Sometimes I Worry About My Kids
I’m guilty of worrying about my kids. In Western culture, worrying about our kids is part of the norm. But when does worry become too much? It’s too much when it feels overwhelming and all-consuming, when you can’t focus on …
The Mixed Messages About Parental Worry
There are so many mixed messages about parental worry. I often hear parents say that they are worried about their children and then say “I know I’m not supposed to be worried. That’s not good for me, or the child”. …