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Happiness, joy, excitement, satisfaction, peace… the list goes on and on of emotions that have the ability to make us feel good when we experience them. For many people, we…

“Love rests on two pillars: surrender and autonomy. Our need for togetherness exists alongside our need for separateness.” ― Esther Perel   Engaging in a romantic relationship can provide connection,…

Parents generally anticipate developing a strong attachment following the arrival of their baby; however, birthing and non-birthing parents may in fact struggle to feel an early bond. This can bring…

I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about boundaries, which as a therapist, I absolutely love to hear. I hear it in my sessions, on TV, social media, school,…

Even if things in life feel messy or heavy, or even if you’re not where you want to be, what would it feel like to embrace yourself with tenderness and…

Happiness chemicals! What are they? Also known as hormones, these chemicals are produced by different glands across your body, acting as messengers throughout your bloodstream and serving a part in…

Many theorists believe that humans are born with an innate desire for personal fulfillment and growth. This innate desire is said to be what drives our strive for improvement and…

Stress. Anxiety. Work burnout. Conflict. Trauma. What do these have in common? Your nervous system. More specifically, they can all take a toll on your nervous system. But why should…

It’s summer! The sun is out, the days are longer, and there is an inherent essence of freedom. It’s almost like there is an expectation to feel happy. So, why…

Validation is vital to healthy relationships with others and even with our relationships with ourselves! For being such an important skill, many of us don’t grow up learning how to…