“Who am I?” Asked Sunita. No, Sunita was not suffering from amnesia, nor was she referring to a loss of memory but rather her identity as a person. Sunita had been my client for a few months now and had put in a lot of work in recovering from multiple mental traumas that she suffered […]
Individuation: figuring out “Who am I?” Read More »
Anxiety is a feature, not a bug! Anxiety can save a life. Anxiety evolved as a protective mechanism to alert us to danger; thus, it is good to have a “healthy dose of worry” in our life. But unfortunately, it is very common to see anxiety manifest in an excessive, unhealthy, and dysfunctional manner. Or,
Helping an anxious person: Dos and Don’ts Read More »
Relationships are a source of both joy and pain. Relationships are about connecting with others. They are a means to achieve specific goals. At the same time, we live in a society that celebrates freedom, independence, and individuality. If you think about it, all those things require boundaries. Unfortunately, boundaries are not always easy to
A practical guide to setting boundaries in relationships Read More »
A tight-knit family or relationship is usually a good thing, but it is possible to be so tight-knit that you end up with enmeshment trauma. Sharon said her daughter was her best friend, and she shared everything with her. She could cry her pain away with her, she said. Sharon was undergoing a messy divorce
Enmeshment: When relationships become too tight-knit Read More »
