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.
Destigmatizing Mental Health Services
So much has been said in 2020 about destigmatizing or decolonizing mental health services, but what do we really mean? It's an opportunity to step back and consider how as providers we send subtle and not so subtle messages regarding normalcy.
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.
Shame as a Defense to Uncertainty
Shaming is a way to deflect attention away from personal discomfort and emotional pain.
Self-Compassion and Self-Judgment
Self-compassion is an import from Buddhist psychology that works well with mindfulness to calm our inner critic.
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?
