Self Compassion

Learn what self-compassion really means, why it matters for mental health, and how to start practicing it. Grounded in the research of Dr. Kristin Neff. What Is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading researcher and author on the subject, defines self-compassion...

Shame

What Is Shame, Really? Shame is a deeply painful emotion that makes us feel flawed, inadequate, or unworthy. Unlike guilt, which says, “I did something bad,” shame says, “I am bad.” It’s not just a passing feeling. Shame gets stored in the body and mind. It can shape...

The EMDR Process

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, research-backed therapy that helps people process and move through painful memories. It’s most well-known for trauma treatment and PTSD, but it’s also helpful for other needs including anxiety,...

Breakups

BREAKUP INSIGHT: How Attachment Styles Impact the Experience of a Breakup (and What to Do Next) Breakups are hard. Whether it ended with a whisper or a bang, the aftermath can stir up everything from grief and longing to numbness or even relief. If you’ve ever...

Conflict

An Insight into Conflict: How Your Nervous Systems and Attachment Styles may be Arguing Most couples don’t just argue about what happened—they argue from very different emotional states. If you’ve ever felt like a conflict spiraled faster than you could think, or like...