Expressing Anger with Children: Do’s and Don’ts

Expressing Anger with Children: Do’s and Don’ts “It’s not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” – Ann Landers Expressing Anger with Children: Do’s and Don’ts Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it’s also emotionally demanding. […]
The Richness of the Transtemporal Now

The Richness of Cultivating the Transtemporal Now “The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke The Richness of the Transtemporal Now Within certain practices, there seems to be a perception that the past and future are adversaries to experiencing pure presence—a deracinated “now” exalted above all other states of being. Yet, this […]
The Difference Between Healthy Anger and Rage in Relationships

The Difference Between Healthy Anger and Rage in Relationships “Anybody can become angry, but to be angry in the right way is not easy.” – Aristotle The Difference Between Healthy Anger and Rage in Relationships Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in relationships. While it often carries a negative connotation, anger itself is […]
The Fragmentation of Self: Embrace Complexity

The Fragmentation of Self “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung The Fragmentation of Self Working as a psychotherapist for 15 years, you become intimately acquainted with the inherently fragmentary nature of the human psyche—and, by extension, your own psyche. Though initially unsettling, this realization […]
You’re Not What You Think – The Real Path to Self-Transformation

You’re Not What You Think—The Real Path to Self-Transformation “Transformation is not about fixing yourself; it’s about embracing your complexity and learning to grow with it.” – Brooke Sprowl You’re Not What You Think—The Real Path to Self-Transformation One of the biggest challenges in self-transformation is something that often goes unnoticed: not all problems are […]
You’re Not In Control : Embrace your limitations

You’re Not In Control “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.” – Rumi You’re Not In Control Our culture emphasizes a harsh and reductionistic individualism, creating a double-edged sword. While emphasizing personal responsibility is essential, overemphasizing it has a pernicious down side: it leads us to […]
5 Traits Narcissists and Borderlines Will Use To Manipulate You (and How to Protect Yourself)

5 Traits Narcissists & Borderlines Will Use To Manipulate You “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” – Brene Brown 5 Traits Narcissists and Borderlines Will Use To Manipulate You (and How to Protect Yourself) Is it possible that the very traits we admire most in […]
The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries

The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries “Walls keep everybody out. Boundaries teach them where the door is.” – Mark Groves The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries Setting boundaries often feels like the hard part—defining your limits, expressing your needs, and communicating them to others. But what happens […]
How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover the Trauma Resiliency Model

How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover About Trauma Resiliency Model “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover About Trauma Resiliency Model Trauma Resiliency is a powerful concept that has transformed how we understand and approach healing from emotional and physical wounds. […]
Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight

Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight “Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.” — Marshall B. Rosenberg Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight As the holidays draw near, seeking support from a […]