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How to Know if Your Inner Parent Needs Healing: A Guide to Self-Nurturing

Do you constantly criticise yourself for mistakes or imperfections? Do you struggle to comfort yourself during difficult times? Are you overly permissive with yourself, lacking healthy limits and structure? Do you find it difficult to celebrate your achievements? Do you push yourself excessively without regard for your well-being? Do you neglect your basic needs (such as rest, nutrition, and health)? Is your internal dialogue predominantly harsh and punitive? Do you feel uncomfortable or awkward when practising self-compassion? If so, your inner parent likely needs attention and healing.

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Overcoming Sexual Shame: Discovering Safety, Pleasure, and Autonomy

Do you find yourself lying awake at night, wondering if you’ll ever feel truly comfortable in your intimate relationships? Perhaps you’re struggling with feelings of embarrassment or difficulties understanding your desires. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of past experiences that make it difficult to trust and connect with others. You’re not alone.

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Healing Your Inner Teenager: How To Process Adolescent Wounds

Do you ever catch yourself reacting to situations with the same intensity you felt as a teenager? Perhaps you shrink in important meetings, feeling that same insecurity you experienced in high school. Or maybe you still hear that critical inner voice telling you you're not good enough – the one that first emerged during those turbulent teenage years.

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Does Online Therapy Work?: Exploring When It’s Right for You

Looking for therapy but wondering if online sessions would be a good fit for you? Deep, meaningful connections can happen just as naturally through a screen as they do in a therapy room. Online therapy offers a powerful way to work through challenges and grow while fitting seamlessly into your life.

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How to Know if Your Inner Child Needs Healing

Do unresolved emotions or traumas from your past continue to influence your present-day reactions and choices? In the journey of self-discovery and personal growth, one important aspect to consider is the inner child—the part of ourselves that retains childhood memories, emotions, and beliefs. Our inner child influences our behaviours, relationships and emotional responses, profoundly shaping our adult lives. 

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How to Choose a Therapist: A Comparison of CBT, Humanistic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy

Finding the ‘right’ therapist can feel overwhelming. Today, I’m sharing a few tips on choosing a therapist that suits your needs. I’ll also compare three popular therapy modalities — Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

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