Over these recent years of things like nervous system + emotional regulation becoming common phrases, I’ve noticed something. These tools are fantastic ways to become more at home…… Read more “we can’t “regulate” ourselves out of our humanity”
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The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 4: Hypervigilance and intuition
I thought and was often told that being so intuitive meant I was more deeply connected to those around me, but that wasn’t really the case. Looking back, my hyper-developed intuition was like a stand-in for genuine connection with others.
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion
When I started therapy, one of the biggest things I said I needed help with in my very first session was managing my life as an “extreme…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion”
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, Part 2: healthy anger, healthier boundaries
Boundaries are a huge theme in the shifts I’ve noticed in my empathic traits, and learning where healthy boundaries and compassion intersect was pivotal for me.
a new year ritual for honouring uncertainty
The start of a new year always makes me think a lot about how we’re conditioned to think of success, growth, and being in control of our…… Read more “a new year ritual for honouring uncertainty”
Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed
This is Part 4 in the series “5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal”. You may want to check out Part 1, Part 2,…… Read more “Part 4: When situations evoke “negative” emotions, something is wrong and needs to be fixed”
Part 3: You can (and should) substitute certain emotions for others
Substituting positive feelings for negative ones doesn’t cancel out what you truly feel – nor does it constitute true healing.
Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)
The second belief that held me back from healing was the belief that emotions exist in a hierarchy. This is a natural offshoot of categorizing emotions as…… Read more “Part 2: Emotions exist in a hierarchy (5 beliefs about emotions I gave up to truly heal)”
The false dichotomy of being “sovereign” vs. being “sheeple”
“Follow no authority but your own inner voice”. “Trust your own perception above anything else”. “All the wisdom you need is already within you”. If you’ve spent…… Read more “The false dichotomy of being “sovereign” vs. being “sheeple””
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