In defense of defensiveness
In Defense of our Defense Mechanisms
The journey to self-compassion lies in developing greater tolerance of the body’s defense mechanisms that show up as defensiveness.
Therapy session-preparing for trauma work
Preparing for Trauma Work in Therapy
If you want to prepare for therapy, one of the best things you can do prior to your session is to do some background reading on how trauma manifests and about the therapeutic approach decided upon by you and your therapist.
Mixed Race Identity Is Not Novelty
Mixed race identity is not a novelty. It has coexisted with monoracial identity.
Retreat as Part of Your Self-Care Package
Retreating is a form of wisdom and an act of self-care to feed the soul, body and mind.
Letting Fear Run Amok During Covid-19
We're wired for all the things that promote survival and anxiety is one of them. Where does fear mongering go overboard?
Can Alternative Pain Management Reduce Opioid Dependence?
Managing moderate or severe postoperative pain, which affects 75% of patients in the United States, remains a challenge for physicians. With the effect and fallout of the opioid crisis, physicians…
Article: Is Perfection Holding You Back?
Having goals can be an important component of growth and success. However, when we strive towards perfection and ignore balance, we may be limiting our progress.Perfectionism can be more of…
Article: When the Going Gets Tough, Go Easy on Yourself
When you hit a rough patch, what does your self-talk sound like? For some of us, in those moments, our inner voice comes on like a drill-sergeant full of harsh…
Article: An Anytime, Anywhere Relaxation Technique
From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library Ah, relaxation. It can provide a needed break from stress and anxiety, and yet at the same time thinking about it can touch off…
