On days where we feel lost, sad, or maybe even a little bit helpless, we tend to search for things, people, experiences that are outside...

I recently completed Gabor Mate's most recent book, The Myth of Normal. There's a lot of wisdom packed into this book. Some ideas new to...

Grief comes in many forms. Loss of a loved one, anticipating the loss of a loved one, non-bereavement grief (e.g. job loss, a breakup,...

Whether it's through meditation, connecting with the present moment, breathwork, or simply asking yourself, "What's happening inside me...

When a new client comes to me for trauma processing, my first step is to assess their "window of tolerance"—a term coined by Dr. Dan...

This is going to be a quick but important message. Maybe even a vital message if you are hoping to make the most out of life and reduce...

One thing to point out right off the bat is that how you feel about your body CAN change, without changing anything about your body...

One of the most common responses when I broach the topic of radical acceptance with clients is a conflation of ‘acceptance’ with...

In our quest for security and well-being, it's natural to seek safety in various forms. Yet, when this inclination becomes excessive and...

Burnout has become a well-known term used to describe the state of exhaustion experienced after a period of prolonged stress. It is...

Boundaries have become a popular concept in modern self-help and pop psychology. But this concept can be elusive and leave people...

When I start working with a new client, one of the first pieces of information I want to understand is how they experience and relate to...

We all fluctuate between states of rest and relaxation and states of our survival response, but how much and how often we spend in our...

Maybe you're striving to optimize your daily tasks to save time, or perhaps you're feeling concerned about meeting your future...

One of the first entry points into therapy with a new client is checking in on the individual's "protective factors". How are they...

The summer season often brings to mind images of carefree days, sunny skies, and relaxation. Expectations are high! Which can make it all...

Heartbreak is a painful experience that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and alone. Whether it's the end of a long-term...

To answer this question, we must first ask 'what is trauma?'. I'll start by saying this: trauma is not something that happens to us....

If you clicked on this, you might be experiencing self-doubt. Perhaps having thoughts such as, 'I'm not cut out for this', 'I will never...

Hey! Hey, you! Yes, you. I'm asking you for three minutes of your attention right now. Three minutes that will hopefully stop your...