Author: The way of the heart – Counseling & Psychotherapy
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Understanding Imposter Phenomenon at Work
Imposter Phenomenon (IP) is more than just self-doubt—it’s a persistent feeling that your achievements are undeserved, that you’re not as capable as others think you are, and that it’s only a matter of time before you’re exposed as a fraud. This experience can be deeply distressing, affecting even the most…
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Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief: Practical Tools to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Body
I’m excited to share that my new course, Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief: Practical Tools to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Body, is now available. In this course, I guide you through simple, evidence-based mindfulness practices drawn from Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).…
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Ham-Sah Pranayama
The Ham Sah mantra is a powerful and ancient spiritual practice that helps connect us to the universal energies within and around us. By incorporating this mantra into your meditation routine, you can transmute creative energies, awaken higher consciousness, and achieve a deeper sense of inner peace and clarity. Rooted…
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a snowy day in the heart
today is a white heavy snow day, and it’s absolutely beautiful to just sit at home. the quiet wraps around me like a soft blanket, and the music plays gently in the background. I’m not very good with music, not at all, even though I’ve been learning to play the…
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The Hardest Therapy I’ve Ever Done
When I first began my journey as a therapist, I thought I knew what the hardest cases would be. I imagined working with individuals who had committed crimes, those battling psychosis, homelessness, or histories of sexual violence would challenge me the most. And while these cases are undeniably complex and…
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The Journey of Psychedelic Integration
The therapeutic potential of psychedelics has sparked a new wave of interest in mental health and personal growth. Psychedelic experiences often expand our consciousness, allowing us to tap into profound insights and potential within that we may not have known existed. However, once we return from this expanded state to…
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The pain of Motherhood
This morning, as I sat waiting for my daughter, a quiet ache settled in—a familiar one that seems to live in the heart of every mother. Motherhood is filled with joy, but there’s a hidden layer of pain, too. The kind that comes from loving someone so deeply that you…
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Spiritual Bypass – A Barrier to Authentic Healing
Spiritual bypass refers to the tendency to use spiritual practices or beliefs as a way to avoid facing unresolved emotional or psychological issues. It’s a form of defense mechanism where individuals lean on spirituality to cover their pain, rather than addressing and working through the core of their suffering. This…
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Women – Creation, Love, and the Divine
As I’ve sat with my clients and listened to their stories, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on the role of women in life. Time and again, I see that women hold a unique and sacred place in the world. There is something undeniably powerful about how women are created—how they…
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Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development
Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development is one of the most well-known and influential models in psychology. It outlines eight stages of development that individuals go through across their lifetime, with each stage presenting a key psychosocial challenge or conflict that must be resolved. Erikson believed that the outcome of…
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