If you’re struggling within an unhealthy relationship, it may be difficult to view the risks at hand with clarity. Staff therapist Alana Barlia, LMHC helps explore trauma bonds, toxic relationships, and emotional abuse, and also shares ways to begin to cultivate independence and find safety.
Read MoreStaff therapist Sienna Chu explores the foundations of Polyvagal Theory, the reality informed by our bodies’ lived experiences within us each day at a neural level. When we learn to tune into what our bodies are telling us, we can meet our experience with more self-compassion and conscious awareness.
Read MoreWhen two people share an intimate relationship, they can help regulate each other’s emotional and physical wellbeing, and this year may be a time where couples need this the most! Staff therapist Christie Kim, MHC shares ways to co-regulate emotion and find a deeper sense of harmony with your partner.
Read MoreAs Black and Brown communities heal from the collective trauma that has unfolded this summer, Camille Lester, MHC provides an essential tool for self-regulation and healing: the power of the breath. Read more in this blog to understand the connection of breath to body, mind, and spirit and the power of its benefits.
Read MoreAre you struggling to maintain normalcy as the weeks of tele-therapy wear on? Remote sessions shouldn’t be an automatic hindrance to your therapeutic process, and staff therapist Samantha Waldman, MHC shares tips on creating a safe space at home for your counseling sessions.
Read MoreWhile exploring body image, you may notice that the stages of grief parallel with where you may be in your own body image or body liberation journey. Staff therapist Dani Bryant, MHC explores this idea and shares resources for doing therapeutic work around body grief.
Read MoreIf you identify with the symptoms and triggers for social anxiety, you may have noticed that COVID-19 has heightened your anxiety to a new level. Staff therapist Birch Cooper normalizes this response, and explores ways to cope with an increase in social anxiety.
Read MoreAlthough most adults have childrens’ best interests at heart, we often struggle to hold space openly for their complex emotions. Staff therapist Ariel Emmanuel, MHC identifies helpful versus harmful ways to hold space for children and younger adults, as well as the importance of modeling healthy emotional expression.
Read MoreIs it unconditional love, or is it a trauma bond? Staff therapist Astrid Burke, MHC explores the meaning of a trauma bond, signs to look out for, and ways to detach healthily from these types of relationships.
Read MoreEver wondered if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? Staff therapist Alana Barlia, LMHC explores the term “Highly Sensitive People” and shares helpful info on how to regulate your nervous system if you identify with this concept.
Read MoreIn recent times of chaos, you may notice yourself struggling to stay connected, grounded, or focus your attention on what’s at hand. Staff therapist Sienna Chu, MHC explores the practice dual awareness- the process of being able to pay attention to multiple experiences at one time. Read more here for information on this concept, as well as a guided meditation to help you practice cultivating this skill.
Read MoreStaff therapist Christie Kim, MHC reflects on her community’s role in the Black Lives Matter movement as an Asian American, and explores Asian & Black solidarity and ways to promote allyship. Read more here for both resources and reflection!
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