What is shame? Shame is a powerful emotion that affects our behavior and mental health. It is different from guilt, which is an emotion that arises after we evaluate our actions or behavior; shame arises after evaluating our self-worth as … Read More
What is grief? Grief is defined as an intense yearning for what is lost and it can be accompanied by emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioural manifestations (Worden, 2009). According to Worden (2009), some common manifestations/symptoms include: Emotional Anxiety Panic attacks … Read More
IFS is a transformative, effective, and powerful approach. It helps us learn to connect with ourselves compassionately while helping us gain the confidence to trust in our own abilities to heal ourselves. Trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk stated … Read More
What are legacy burdens? They are intergenerational transmissions of extreme feelings, emotions, energies, and beliefs. They can be traced back several generations and transmitted overtly and covertly. These burdens reject anything deemed unacceptable or shameful at any level in past … Read More
“The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind.” -Bessel van der Kolk Before proceeding, the purpose of this blog is to provide information on how attachment influences us. It is not meant to shame or … Read More
EMDR is an evidence-based and internationally recognised approach used to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that was founded by Francine Shapiro in 1987. Further research has found that EMDR can help address: Anxiety Panic attacks Attachment injuries Self-Esteem Grief … Read More