Reduce Holiday Stress and Expectations
The holidays come can come with so many “shoulds.” The perfect decorations. The ideal gifts. The immaculate dinner spread. The […]
Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living
Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living
How to Stay Grounded During the Holidays: Create Peace, Joy, and Connection
While there are many things I love about the holiday season (my Christmas playlist is one of my great pleasures!
Healing Approaches, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living, Therapy & Personal Growth
When Therapy Feels Unsafe: The Importance of Nonviolence in Healing Work
I recently met someone who told me she was not a fan of therapy. She had opened up to a
Coping Skills, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living
Nervous System Regulation: Daily Practices to Stay Calm, Grounded, and Connected
In this blog series, we’ve explored what to do when your nervous system is struggling, whether you’re shut down in
Coping Skills, Therapy & Personal Growth
Understanding Polyvagal Theory: A Simple Guide to Your Nervous System
Have you ever noticed how some days flow easily and feel manageable, while other days feel impossibly hard? A big
Coping Skills, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living, Mindfulness & Meditation
You Are Not at the Mercy of Your Nervous System
Have you ever felt like stress completely takes over? Your heart races, your mind spirals, or you shut down without
Coping Skills
Regulate & Restore: Learn to Work With Your Nervous System
Have you ever noticed how the same situation can feel completely different depending on your mood? That’s your nervous system at work,
Coping Skills, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living, Relationships & Boundaries:
Co-Regulation Strategies: Tips to Give and Receive Support Through Connection with Others
In previous posts, I walked you through building a coping skills toolkit with strategies to regulate your nervous system both
Coping Skills, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living, Mindfulness & Meditation
From Stress to Steady: Real-Life Nervous System Regulation Strategies
I’ve been blogging all summer about coping skills and nervous system regulation strategies, and honestly, I think I’ve been the
Coping Skills, Highly Sensitive & Empathic Living, Mindfulness & Meditation
Unhelpful Coping Strategies: What Not to Include in Your Coping Skills Toolkit (And Why Awareness Not Judgment Is the Key)
In this post, we’re taking a compassionate look at unhelpful coping strategies. These are the habits we often reach for when