Forgiving the self is often harder than forgiving others. There are many possible reasons for this, but it’s not an uncommon phenomenon. Being highly empathic or sensitive tends to increase…
Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, seeing from their perspective. It is a beautiful thing, and arguably the most needed quality in our world right…
Grief is a universal experience. Every human goes through loss and change, in a plethora of great and small ways. These transitions and heartbreaks can build up if not dealt…
One definition of trauma is an event that causes extreme emotional pain or a massive stress response. It overwhelms the individual’s capacity to cope or process what occurred. Common responses…
Trauma can significantly affect all aspects of a person’s life. The impact is almost always lasting, and it can be “stored” in the body. The body, or similarly, the subconscious…
Are you an extrovert who struggles with social anxiety? Or perhaps you’re an introvert with anxiety and curious if others experience similar things. My audience tends to be empathic people…
Some of the most arduous emotional work is forgiving people who have hurt you. That’s because, in my view, lurking underneath all forgiveness and lack of forgiveness is grief. And…
As an empath or highly sensitive person, you probably know that you are an emotional sponge and have triggers. You pick up on the emotions, feelings, and energy of others.…
Many people embark on a journey of reflection or healing as a result of a loss or life event. Others are simply truth seekers or empaths, and like to swim…
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an oft misunderstood mental health condition affecting approximately 2 to 3 percent of U.S. adults in their lifetime. I hesitate to call it a “condition.”…
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