What Is Embodied Countertransference? When Therapists Feel Client’s Physical Pain
What Is Embodied Countertransference? When Therapists Feel Client’s Physical Pain “The body remembers what the mind forgets—listening to its signals can turn pain into understanding, and understanding into healing.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: The Body’s Quiet Conversation Talk therapy is often imagined as a dialogue between two minds. Words flow back and forth, interpretations are […]
The Therapeutic Frame: 5 Core Principles Every Therapist (and Client) Should Understand
The Therapeutic Frame: 5 Core Principles Every Therapist (and Client) Should Understand “A therapy room is not just four walls; it’s the container that allows our deepest stories to be told.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: Why the “frame” matters When people imagine therapy they often picture a couch, a quiet room and a compassionate professional listening […]
7 Hidden Costs of Chronic Intellectualization and How to Reconnect Emotionally
7 Hidden Costs of Chronic Intellectualization and How to Reconnect Emotionally “When intellect becomes armor, we lose touch with the very emotions that make us human. Healing begins not by thinking harder—but by feeling deeper.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: When Thinking Replaces Feeling In today’s fast‑paced, achievement‑oriented culture, many of us have learned that logic […]
The Mental Cost of Comparison: How Constantly Measuring Yourself Against Others Harms Your Well‑Being
The Mental Cost of Comparison: How Constantly Measuring Yourself Against Others Harms Your Well‑Being “When you stop measuring your worth against someone else’s milestones, you give yourself the space to grow at your own pace.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: Living in the Comparison Era Human beings are social creatures. Throughout history, we have learned, […]
7 Ways the Body Remembers Trauma: Embodied Memory Explained
7 Ways the Body Remembers Trauma: Embodied Memory Explained “The body holds the score of everything we’ve survived, but it also carries the blueprint for healing. Listen to it, honor it, and watch how it guides you back to wholeness.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: When the Mind Can’t Keep Up, the Body Steps In Trauma […]
8 Signs You’re Heading Toward Sensory Overload
8 Signs You’re Heading Toward Sensory Overload “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes — including you.” — Ann Lamott 8 Signs You’re Heading Toward Sensory Overload Do you ever feel like the world is too much? You’re not alone. Sensory overload can affect anyone, but spotting the signs […]
7 Powerful Examples of Embodied Cognition: How the Body Shapes the Mind
7 Powerful Examples of Embodied Cognition: How the Body Shapes the Mind “The body is not just a vessel for the brain—it is the stage on which the mind performs.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: Beyond the Brain For centuries, human thought was viewed as something confined to the brain—an abstract process detached from the body. […]
Neuroplasticity Resistance: 5 Causes and 7 Proven Ways to Rewire Your Brain
Neuroplasticity Resistance: 5 Causes and 7 Proven Ways to Rewire Your Brain “The brain is not a cage of fixed wiring—it is clay, constantly shaped by experience and choice.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: The Paradox of a Flexible Brain The human brain is often celebrated for its neuroplasticity—the ability to rewire itself by forming new […]
Spiritual Therapy in an Age of Skepticism: Can it Work for You?
Spiritual Therapy in an Age of Skepticism: Can it Work for You? From mindfulness meditation to powerful gemstones, spiritual therapy is enjoying its heyday for mental wellness. But does it really work, or are the skeptics right about it all being an elaborate scam? Spiritual Therapy in an Age of Skepticism: Can it Work for […]
The Broken Mirror Within: Unraveling Mirror Neuron Dysfunction and Its Impact on Human Connection
The Broken Mirror Within: Unraveling Mirror Neuron Dysfunction and Its Impact on Human Connection “The mirror of empathy may crack, but with awareness and compassion, we can still reflect connection back into the world.” — Brooke Sprowl Introduction: The Silent Disconnect Human beings are wired for connection. From a child imitating their parent’s smile to […]
