Emotional Neglect & Emotionally Immature Parents: How It Impacts You As An Adult
When people think of childhood trauma they often think of physical abuse or a specific traumatic event like a death. Many wouldn’t consider childhood emotional neglect as a type of abuse, but studies have shown that emotional neglect can have just as severe an impact...
People Pleasing: What It Is, Why We Do It, And How To Be More Authentic With Yourself & Others
I come to you as a humble recovering “people pleaser” myself. You might be wondering, “how do I know if I am a people pleaser?” Well, do you find yourself doing any of the following? Feeling that it is your responsibility to make others happy at the expense of your...
Queer and Transgender Resilience: Practical Steps You Can Take Toward Wellness
When overwhelmed by what more I could be doing, and what my mind and body needs to try to stay resilient, present, and sane, I often return to one of my favorite pieces of practical queer literature, The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook by Dr. Annelise Singh....
When Your Child is in Therapy: A Guide For Parent/Guardian Expectations
So you want your child to go to therapy. You’re likely seeing something within them that concerns you, and you want to offer them a safe space to express their emotions, process life experiences, and hopefully learn some new coping skills. Art therapy is a great place...