rethinking the way we see and raise children: On identity, presence, and parenting as a practice of respect.
An honest look at respectful parenting—not as perfection, but as presence, humility, and unlearning old patterns.
The Tie That Binds: Understanding Trauma Bonding and the Illusion of Intimacy
Shared pain can feel like love, but trauma bonds blur connection with control—true intimacy should heal, not hurt.
Reparenting Your Inner Child: Healing Wounds and Unmet Needs
Meeting your child can awaken unresolved childhood emotions and self-doubt, revealing the influence of your inner child on adult behavior; through inner child work and reparenting—practicing self-awareness, compassion, and emotional healing—you can break harmful cycles and foster healthier, more intentional relationships.
Our Inner Orphanage: Internal Family Systems Theory
After years of searching for effective therapy, the author found profound healing through Internal Family Systems, a method that views the mind as a community of protective parts shaped by trauma, and by compassionately understanding and unburdening these parts, they transformed lifelong anxiety into trust, balance, and self-acceptance.
Introversion, Extroversion: Weaving the Threads Between Two Not-So-Different Worlds
By exploring how our brains shape our social preferences, we gain deeper insights into the authentic, complicated world of the self.
understanding trauma and healing
Trauma is a deeply personal and widespread experience shaped by individual and systemic factors, with lasting impacts on well-being, and Trauma Informed Care offers a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to healing by recognizing and addressing these effects.
mental health : a family affair
The so-called “black sheep” of a family is often a misunderstood cycle-breaker whose healing journey not only transforms their own life, but has the power to inspire healing across families, communities, and the world.
the muse and the mad hatter : Reflections on the currren state of psychiatry
The current psychiatric model’s stigmatization of conditions like schizophrenia overlooks the potential for creative cognition and personal significance in hallucinatory experiences, suggesting a need for a more nuanced approach that acknowledges individual strengths and the complexities of these disorders.
The empathy-psychopathy spectrum
Empathy, defined as the ability to understand and share another’s experiences and emotions, is a fundamental human capacity that contrasts sharply with the lack of empathy seen in psychopathic individuals, illustrating the wide spectrum of human emotional experience.
earthing and grounding for health
*This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Lately, I’ve been finding myself constantly using technology for work and play. I wonder, is this affecting my health? The other day, I put in a pretty busy workday at my desk and at the end of my day felt tense and stressed. This was generated from multiple factors that included sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods at time, staring continuously at a screen with blue light rays, Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMF’s) emanating from the computer, and the brain work it required … More
