Quieting the Inner Critic: How Compassion Can Help You Heal

Quieting the Inner Critic: How Compassion Can Help You Heal

If you’ve ever felt like your own worst critic, constantly second-guessing yourself or feeling weighed down by self-doubt and shame, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with an inner voice that is more critical than kind—one that amplifies feelings of failure and...
False Narratives in Relationships and Loss of Self

False Narratives in Relationships and Loss of Self

We all tell ourselves stories. Some are empowering, helping us make sense of our lives, while others are harmful such as gaslighting in relationships, distorting reality and keeping us stuck. In relationships, whether romantic, familial or friendships—false narratives...
Cultivating Healing: The Connection Between Gardening and EMDR

Cultivating Healing: The Connection Between Gardening and EMDR

As a therapist and a passionate gardener, I’ve found profound connections between the art of tending to my native prairie and the therapeutic practice of EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Both activities not only bring me joy but also offer...