Self Development

How to Let People Help You

All of us have a longing to be the recipient of caring gestures and offerings... >>

Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things

Most of the time, I write about the downsides of self-criticism – so much so... >>

Injured, Not Broken: Why It’s So Hard to Know You Have CPTSD

When a child experiences neglect, anxiety, or danger repeatedly in a close relationship, that child... >>

How is CPTSD Different from PTSD?

Trauma can take many forms. You may have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most... >>

Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection

If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of... >>

Why We Don’t See Ourselves Clearly

On any given day of our lives, our self-esteem is likely to hit plenty of... >>

4 Reasons to Take Ownership of Your Feelings

There is a common pattern to the way many people tell stories about their emotions,... >>

Are You Repeating Your Parents’ Traits?

The reasons we act like our parents may not seem like a great mystery. Even... >>

The Art of Calming Down

We all have those moments when we come unglued. We’ve probably had a few more... >>

How to Help Yourself Through Change

It’s impossible to overstate the way this pandemic has changed our lives. Chances are, at... >>