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We may all have trauma. What is traumatic is not objective as two people who experience the same thing may respond very differently. Physician and author Gabor Maté’s famous saying "trauma is not what happens to you; it's what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you” describes this well. Everyone’s experience is unique. And many of us underestimate the effects of what happened to us had on us. This is often because our ego is holding onto the idea that we are not that affected so that we can believe that we are strong and resilient. Many of us had to self-regulate and grow fast…
Hi! I’m Kate, and I specialize in working with folks who are neurodivergent, especially those with ADHD and Autism. My approach is all about helping people build lives that actually work for their brains—not against them. That’s why I’m a big believer in offering practical, concrete tools. Today, I wanted to share a few apps that have been total game-changers—not just for my clients, but for me too. It's worth noting, that everyone’s ADHD experience is unique, but one common challenge many of us face is staying organized, focused, and calm. Over the years, I’ve tried out a number of tools—some…
You are not alone in your struggles. Whether you're caught in cycles of overthinking, feeling lost in anxiety or depression, or wrestling with big questions about your purpose, there are many psychological models that can help you make sense of what you're going through. Each model—whether it's Buddhist Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, CBT, or Internal Family Systems—offers a unique lens. In this guide, you'll learn how each approach understands six common concerns and discover insights to support your healing journey. 1. RUMINATION : "Why can’t I stop thinking about…
Finding Meaning and Purpose Through Your Values Many people come to therapy feeling lost, uncertain, or stuck in their lives. They may ask, "What is my purpose?" or "Why do I feel unfulfilled despite doing everything 'right'?" While these questions can feel overwhelming, the answers often lie in a deeper exploration of personal values. What Are Values? Values are the guiding principles that shape our decisions, behaviors, and sense of fulfillment. Unlike goals, which are specific achievements, values are ongoing and provide direction in life. For example, a person may value kindness, honesty…
5 questions to put a stop to excessive to-dos If there’s one commonality among people today, it’s the mutual agreement that life is busy. Talk about an understatement. Know anyone who complains of having too much time on their hands? No, probably not. Another great understatement is there’s not enough time in a day. The list of tasks and responsibilities is non-stop, endless and overwhelming when daily or weekly requirements include work, home, family and friends. To-do lists are never finished. They become ever-growing documents allowing guilt and frustration to grow with them. Many will say…
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can be one of the most heart-wrenching experiences as a parent. You want to fix it, to make it disappear, to offer the reassurance that everything will be okay. But anxiety doesn’t simply go away because we wish it would. Common Childhood Anxieties Anxiety can show up in many ways, and while every child is different, some common childhood fears include: Fear of separation from parents (separation anxiety) Worries about school, tests, or social situations Fear of the dark or sleeping alone Intense fear of specific things (e.g., dogs, insects, germs)…
Work stress has become an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s demanding professional world. Tight deadlines, overwhelming workloads, high expectations, and workplace dynamics can all contribute to stress that affects our overall well-being. However, while stress in the workplace is almost inevitable, it is crucial to address it in ways that prevent burnout and ensure long-term productivity and health. What is Work Stress? Work stress refers to the strain or pressure people experience when job demands exceed their ability to cope with those demands. It can arise from various sources within…
"I find too often we just go from one thing to the next without pausing to integrate along the way. " Lisa Dion The constant rush of daily life often leaves little time for introspection although there is a hum of conversation on social media to make resolutions and set goals for the new year. I read a blog by Lisa Dion the other day where she articulated the importance of what she called 'conscious endings'. This inspired to be to think about how many times I don't take a moment to breath before jumping back into the rush of my own checklist. This blog post is an invitation for you and I to…
It's not uncommon for people living with persistent pain to be reluctant about seeking help from a therapist. For some, it feels like admitting that their pain isn't real and that it is "all in their head." Others don't see how a mental health provider could help with something they see as a physical issue. This blog explores what we know about pain and how therapy can help. What do we get wrong about pain? We tend to misunderstand pain as a symptom of tissue damage. But we didn't just make this idea up. It dates back to nineteenth-century medical textbooks, which stated either that pain had…
I remember 10 years ago training in Internal Family Systems and using it for myself and for my clients. It wasn't a technique that was on many people's radar. But I found it very helpful personally as well as professionally. It was great to have a positive silver lining for all the parts of the clients that they were not fully proud of. It was great to have a compassion-based method that worked to help people be more present and themselves. And it helped to process trauma. In Internal Family Systems we are looking at the individual as a sum of parts. It's kind of like that movie, Inside Out…
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