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In a culture that thrives on 24/7 schedules, self-care offers an antidote to the frenetic pace of life. Self-care is a simple and powerful concept that allows us to check in with ourselves in a [...]

If you every been called sensitive, you might be surprised to learn that there is a scientific term called Highly Sensitive Person or HSP. This is not a diagnosis, it has been deemed by [...]

Attachment theory is based on the idea that as children, we are biologically wired to bond with our earliest caregivers. The original idea pioneered by John Bowlby challenged the commonly held [...]

Fear and anxiety are a natural part of human existence. The amygdala – part of the brain’s limbic system, which represents the most primordial parts of the brain – instantaneously sets forth a [...]

November introduces the start of holiday season with upcoming Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. While this time is marketed as a time of cheer, for many the holiday season triggers [...]

Self- compassion, much like mindfulness and self-care, has earned a spotlight in the mental health community and beyond. Many confuse self-compassion with self-esteem which fluctuates and [...]

Mindfulness has become a buzz word in modern society, but it has been an important practice across cultures for centuries. John Kabat Zinn provides a beautiful and succinct definition: [...]

Mindfulness has become a buzz word in modern society, but it has been an important practice across cultures for centuries. John Kabat Zinn provides a beautiful and succinct definition: [...]

“I should be happier” “things should be easier” “he shouldn’t do that”- How many times have you thought that the way things are, whether it’s you or someone else is, isn’t right?

Contrary to popular belief, the most important therapy work is done when there's seemingly nothing to talk about. Read on to learn why this is the case.