It’s hard to avoid mentions of self-love these days. Social media inundates us with jargon about achieving self-love by knowing our attachment styles and “re-parenting ourselves,” while assessing ...

Gestalt therapy is a type of talk therapy that focuses on the “here and now” and a holistic view of individuals. Gestalt techniques might include role play, dreamwork, and more. Gestalt therapy is a ...

In my podcast episode on Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, I mention that it is easy to go to therapy (especially now that most people offer teletherapy) but hard to decide to go to therapy. I ...

Self-love might as well be a misnomer, as its positive ripple effects radiate to the social, romantic as well as familial aspects of your life. In a society that often promotes self-criticism and ...

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Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

We live in a soft world where the slightest sign of discomfort can be regarded with concern and even panic. Did someone say something you found hurtful? Time to go to a therapist, who can make you ...

My primary goal with clients is to foster an environment of increased self-esteem and self-confidence so that clients feel empowered to choose their own path with their own choices. I especially enjoy ...

September is Self-Care Awareness Month, and I’ve been thinking about how much the definition of “self-care” has changed. The conversation around self-care has moved in waves since it first became a ...

In a world that often demands men to be strong, providers, and emotionally reserved, talking about self-love might seem like a luxury... or even a sign of weakness. But, what happens when that inner ...