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Finding Healthy and Satisfying Sexuality Through Self-acceptance

…explore the following subjects: Common self-critical thoughts or “critical inner voices” people experience around sexuality,their bodies, and wanting How subtle and unsubtle attitudes from family and society get internalized to influence how someone feels about themselves in relation to sex as well as what they’re attracted to in a partner Ways a person can feel more accepting, comfortable, and vital in their own sexuality How to move toward devel…

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How Emotions Guide Our Lives

…motional reactions. We may experience what I often refer to as a “critical inner voice,” a negative internal commentary that tells us things like, “You made such a fool of yourself. Look at how they’re looking at you. They all think you’re an idiot. You should just get out of here.” This destructive inner coach often gets louder when we feel triggered emotionally. These critical thoughts can drive us to feel a range of emotions that are painful an…

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How to Not Feel Let Down This Valentine’s Day

…er be an excuse to indulge in self-attacks. Do not listen to the “critical inner voices” that tell you you’ll never find someone or that you’ve failed, because you’re not in a relationship. On the flip side, don’t let yourself harden to what you want in an act of self-defense. Try to recognize and resist thoughts like, “You’re so pathetic. Everyone you know is married already.” or “Who cares anyway? You don’t need anyone. Relationships are a waste…

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True Love or a Fantasy Bond?

…pattern in her behavior. She began to consciously act against the critical inner voices in her head telling her to keep a distance and to resist affection. Relationship milestones like moving in together, getting married, having children, or even simply acknowledging affection for each other can lead a couple to feel a certain amount of anxiety. When people identify the emotional baggage they bring to a relationship that causes them to react in th…

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Changing Sense of Identity

…h to revealing one’s true self. She will explain the role of the “critical inner voice” in holding us back and discuss how practicing self-compassion can change the way we see ourselves, making real change possible. She will explore Daniel Siegel’s concept of “selfing,” as a means to “surf the waves” of self and discover who we are. As Walt Whitman once wrote, “I contain multitudes.” This is true of each one of us. By looking into all the things t…

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Recognizing “Blindspots” in Our Self-Perception

…t. We can keep our self-perception in check by: Taking charge of our inner critical voice. Remembering to be self-compassionate. Strengthening our self-esteem. Although it’s valuable to know that others may perceive us more positively than we perceive ourselves, it’s important to realize the limitations of relying on others to stand up for ourselves. We should make an effort to recognize our good qualities as much as we acknowledge the ones that n…

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Yes, Meditation Can Help Your Eating Disorder Recovery

…ss from a deeply-rooted sensibility based in your true self. You know this voice already. This true voice of yours has already led you. Think back to all of the times you have… known known right from wrong, seen and taken opportunities for connections, stayed open to learn and grow, and found strength to rise above obstacles. If you add meditation to your recovery toolkit, you establish a daily time and space dedicated to noticing and expanding yo…

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The Dangers of Narcissistic Parents

…ldren feel can manifest itself in the form of an inner critic or “critical inner voice” that reminds them they are not good enough or that they need to be the best or they are nothing. Because their parents only value their accomplishments as they reflect on them, the child never truly feels they are good enough. They even struggle to develop their own sense of self. A woman I recently met described how her mother would constantly compare her to o…

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Building a Healthy Sense of Self

…a Firestone will outline a powerful approach to overcoming one’s “critical inner voice” and building a healthy, authentic, and compassionate sense of self. She will draw on concepts from Separation Theory and psychological differentiation in order to illustrate how a person’s past comes to shape their sense of identity and the language of their inner critic. She will introduce Voice Therapy as a cognitive/ behavioral / therapeutic approach to conq…

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