Mindful communication is the ability to actively listen to someone else and respond from that understanding.  When we are unable to actively listen and only respond from our emotions, true communication is not possible.

The hardest thing about seeking therapy is to take the first step of making an appointment and then going to that appointment.  Talking to someone about your life someone who does not know you at all can be very scary.  The first step is the hardest but you can do it.

Many people who have suffered childhood trauma involving their families experience a fear of being alone after.  This fear, if left unprocessed, can lead to repetitive negative relationship behaviors over and over.  Processing this fear and past trauma can lead to self-love, self-worth, and better relationships.

Telling ourselves the truth can be a very difficult thing.  Especially when what we think is the truth is just lies someone else trained us to believe. Tell yourself the real truth and set yourself free.

Often times, it can be hard to realize the things we love about ourselves.  It is far easier to automatically think about the things we think we do not love and have had reinforced.  Learn how to love yourself more today.

People with trauma very often suffer from the illusion of control as they want to control everything around them in order to avoid processing their past traumas.

In a world of overwhelming issues and emotions doing one thing a day to center yourself could make all the difference in how you feel.

Do you need a quick boost of endorphins and dopamine?  Laughter truly can be therapy and the best medicine.

We all have circles of people or circles of possible influences in our lives.  Sometimes we can allow people in these circles to affect how we think and feel about ourselves.  Who in your circles is affecting you and why do you allow that to happen?

Sometimes the ties that bind can keep us bound.