Picture this: you’ve just sat down to watch your favorite show, snack in hand, and that familiar tight, jittery feeling creeps in. Anxiety has arrived, uninvited, to ruin your downtime. Before you hit pause and spiral, remember this: you’re not alone. Anxiety touches everyone in...
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Dissociation can feel like you’re disconnected from reality, your body, or even your sense of self. It’s the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or trauma, but this coping mechanism can leave you feeling numb, lost, or out of control. As The Heart...
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The responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are deeply ingrained survival mechanisms designed to protect us in the face of perceived danger. While they are essential for survival, these reactions can also surface in non-threatening situations, particularly for those who have experienced trauma or...
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Your mind is powerful, but sometimes it plays tricks on you. Cognitive distortions are those sneaky, invisible patterns of thinking that distort reality and sabotage your success. As The Heart Centered Being, I help individuals recognize and overcome these mental gremlins, empowering them to move...
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Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression and emotional healing, and color plays a starring role in this process. From the warm hues of a sunrise to the cool tones of a quiet forest, colors evoke feelings that can transform your mood and help...
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Ever wonder what treasures lie in the uncharted corners of your mind? Your "shadow self" holds hidden truths, untapped potential, and maybe a few quirks you’ve been avoiding. Don't worry—you're not alone! Shadow work is all about exploring these parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion. This week,...
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Trauma has a way of turning life upside down, leaving deep emotional scars and a shaken sense of security. But for many, there’s a path to not only healing but growth. This journey is known as post-traumatic growth (PTG)—finding strength, meaning, and purpose in the...
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Trauma can feel like an unrelenting weight, a shadow that follows us through life. But in the depths of despair, many find a surprising source of strength—the ability to transform their pain into power. Stories of resilience demonstrate that while trauma may change us, it...
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Shadow work, rooted in Carl Jung's concept of the "shadow self," is the practice of exploring the hidden aspects of your psyche—the emotions, desires, and traits that often go unacknowledged. Engaging in shadow work can help you integrate these aspects, fostering self-awareness, emotional healing, and...
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Somatic therapy, a profound method of healing rooted in the body's own wisdom, has recently gained significant attention for its effectiveness in addressing trauma and emotional distress. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy leverages the body’s physical responses to facilitate recovery and emotional release. As...
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