Emotional Intelligence

  Before we can release ourselves from the grasp of toxic shame we need to be able to silence our inner critic as this is what is whispering to our toxic shame and making it grow.   [...]

What are Emotions? Have you seen Inside Out 2? This movie was recently released and it, as well as its predecessor, sparked a lot of curiosity around the topic of emotions. One significant topic [...]

In a world that often praises extroverted traits, introversion is sometimes misunderstood or even stigmatized. As an introvert, you may find comfort in solitude and prefer quieter, more [...]

Have you ever heard of the term, people pleaser? If so, you are not alone. Many others use a strategy such as pleasing others, putting others before themselves, and constantly focusing on how to [...]

As I discussed in the two previous blog posts about the different types of shame and how to recognize them, this post is about how to heal toxic shame once you realize you are struggling with [...]

Getting Started In the previous blog post, I described the differences between healthy and toxic/unhealthy shame. In this post I will use the terms toxic and unhealthy interchangeably in [...]

Shame is a complex emotion that is often associated with negative experiences, such as guilt, embarrassment, and humiliation. However, not all forms of shame are created equal. Some forms of [...]

  Understanding the Window of Tolerance Have you ever heard of the Window of Tolerance? It’s key to understand when learning about stress management. Originally developed by Dr. Dan [...]