“This will change your life” seems to be the motto of all self-help books, courses, and workshops. We are lucky to have so much useful information in this golden-era of self-help. But it’s sometimes tricky knowing what kind of help we really need. While many self-help gurus and coaches can be very beneficial, sometimes we need healing that is enduring….
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Why Self-Compassion is the Mental Health Multi-Vitamin
“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” -Buddha When I first heard these words during a meditation retreat, I was struggling to get over a difficult break-up and feeling rejected and completely unlovable. Although I could intellectually understand the concept of loving myself, the feelings that came with the idea were disgust,…
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Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Finding a Therapist
I wish I could say that finding a therapist is an easy process. It can be very discouraging to feel like you found someone that can help, only to discover a few months later that things are not changing. When this happens, some blame the therapeutic process altogether and feel that therapy is just not for them. However, not…
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