Writings and resources to help you flourish.
“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
Your Psychological Shadow Is Calling (And It’s Probably Pissing You Off)
You ever meet someone and just instantly dislike them? Like, they haven’t done anything particularly bad, but something about them just gets under your skin? Or maybe the opposite—you meet someone and immediately put them on a pedestal, convinced they’re perfect, enlightened, untouchable? Well, congratulations. You just met your shadow.
Traumatized Splitting and Fragmentation — PART III — Narcissism in The Substance
The show Severance and movie The Substance demonstrates the consequences of living with a fragmented self. In Part III we dive deeper and explore narcissism.
Traumatized Splitting and Fragmentation — PART II — Self-Hatred in Severance
The show Severance and movie The Substance demonstrates the consequences of living with a fragmented self. In Part II we dive deeper and explore self-hatred and perfectionism.
Traumatized Splitting and Fragmentation in Severance and The Substance
The show Severance and movie The Substance demonstrates the consequences of living with a fragmented self.
Big Feelings: The Royal Road To The Unconscious
How do feeling-toned complexes deepen therapy? These clusters of emotions, memories, and beliefs may have been marinating in your unconscious mind and driving the show.
The Cassandra Complex: The Greek Figure Who Warned of The Fall of Troy
Have you ever felt like you were shouting into the void, speaking truth to power only to be met with blank stares, defensiveness, or outright dismissal? Welcome to the Cassandra complex.
What is Narcissism Really?
Let’s talk about narcissism. It’s one of those words that gets thrown around so much it’s basically lost all meaning. “He’s such a narcissist,” “My ex? Total narcissist,” “Ugh, stop taking selfies, you narcissist.” It’s become the go-to insult for anyone who’s a little too into themselves—or, honestly, anyone we don’t like.
How Core Beliefs Shape Your Life (And How EMDR Can Help)
You know those thoughts that run through your head on repeat, the ones that are so automatic you don’t even notice them? Those are your core beliefs, and they shape everything—how you see yourself, how you show up in relationships, and how you experience the world.
Getting at The Roots of Trauma with EMDR
When it comes to addressing trauma, many therapeutic approaches focus on treating and managing the symptoms—like anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues—arising from past experiences. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), however, goes a step further. It aims to target the root of the trauma...
