Guilt vs Shame
Blog, DBT, Mental Health

Can You Tell the Difference Between Guilt and Shame?

When I put this together, I first started writing a post about what shame does for us, and quickly realised that I still sometimes struggle to differentiate between what is shame and what is guilt. This "blur" of emotions can happen for a number of reasons, one being complex trauma.  So I thought I'd run… Continue reading Can You Tell the Difference Between Guilt and Shame?

Starting Therapy Tips
Blog, Mental Health

Advice For Starting Therapy: 10 Tips

Beginning the journey of therapy can feel both daunting and empowering. Whether you're now finally able to start getting the support you need, or just contemplating taking that first step of seeking support, it can be a complex and emotional time.  Drawing from my experience in DBT and my journey of mental health recovery, I've… Continue reading Advice For Starting Therapy: 10 Tips

Tips for managing anxiety
Blog, Mental Health

14 Therapy-Inspired Tips For Managing Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and techniques, you absolutely can learn to navigate it more effectively. Taking inspiration from various therapy modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, I've put together a set of practical tips to help you manage anxiety more mindfully.  Each tip… Continue reading 14 Therapy-Inspired Tips For Managing Anxiety

Blog, Philosophy/Spirituality

Sun-Day Studies: Honouring Solar Deities & the Seasons☀️🌞

On Sundays—we study the sun! As some of you may know, I've started using Substack for my philosophy and spiritual writing, as it feels right to have a platform separate from the mental health side of things for this deeper work. I'll still be keeping up my work here-but feel free to tag along with… Continue reading Sun-Day Studies: Honouring Solar Deities & the Seasons☀️🌞

Blog, Mental Health

Why Healing Trauma Starts With Creating Safety (& How to Feel Safe Again)

Something that I’m only just starting to realise, after struggling to "fix" myself for over 10 years with no success, is just how instrumental physical and emotional safety actually are to healing. We’ve all heard the phrase “You can’t heal in the same place that hurt you.” But how do we apply that expression to… Continue reading Why Healing Trauma Starts With Creating Safety (& How to Feel Safe Again)