Babies aren’t born to name or identify their emotions. However, they do feel their emotions. What is the cause of their crying? There are pain cries, hunger cries, dirty diaper cries, and ‘I need you’ cries. Parents can and must learn how to meet their ...
Parenting is hard. Very hard. Many tell me of their guilt for feeling angry, or for taking a minute to themselves so they can mentally re-group. Their mind immediately goes to “I am a bad parent”. A large part of what makes parents doubt themselves is all of our...
Why can the postpartum period feel emotionally overwhelming even when you love your baby deeply? Gratitude and emotional pain can exist together at the same time, even though many mothers feel pressure to appear constantly happy after childbirth. Physical recovery,...
What they are and how they can help EMDR Intensives have been shown to help people process in a shorter amount of time. Some therapists solely do intensives vs. single sessions. These therapists all report faster processing. Processing happens faster because there is...
Someone can grow up in a loving home and still carry attachment wounds into adulthood. One client described spending years feeling small, unseen, and emotionally responsible for keeping other people comfortable, even when personal needs went unrecognized. Those early...
DUMP THE RESOLUTIONS! Happy 2024! Of course with these words generally comes the question, “What are your resolutions?” However, statistics show that 23% give up on their resolutions within the first week, 35% do not keep their resolutions over a month, and only 9%...
Racing thoughts can make the mind feel impossible to slow down, especially during anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm. One fearful thought quickly turns into dozens more, while the body reacts through tension, shallow breathing, restlessness, or difficulty...
Have you ever regretted spending time with your extended family for the holidays? Some people look forward to spending time with their family. Others can predict how the visit will go. They have been down that road! Even for those who want to be with these...
Why do emotional reactions sometimes feel younger, harsher, or bigger than the situation itself? Fear, anger, emotional shutdown, or self-criticism often develop earlier in life as ways to survive painful, invalidating, or emotionally overwhelming experiences....
