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The Tension of Holding On: Grasping, Suffering, and the Body’s Wisdom
In Buddhist psychology, the root of suffering is often described as grasping - the clinging to what we want, the resistance to what we...
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Jul 16


Nighttime Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Cope
Why Is Anxiety Worse at Night? Many people find that anxiety intensifies at night; just as the world quiets down, the mind grows louder....
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 14


Why the Relationship Matters in Therapy: Reflections from Irvin Yalom
When people think of therapy, they often imagine insight, strategies, or healing from past wounds. But at its core, therapy is a...
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 11


Slower Is Faster: A Somatic and Psychodynamic Approach to Healing
In a culture that prizes productivity, speed, and instant results, the idea that “slower is faster” can feel counterintuitive, especially...
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 8


Anxiety in the Body: A Somatic Approach to Calming Down
When anxiety hits, most of us instinctively go straight to our heads. We try to think positive thoughts. We push through the discomfort....
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 5


When Safety Feels Unfamiliar: Healing After Unstable Beginnings
When we grow up in environments where instability is the norm, our nervous systems learn to adapt. In the absence of consistent care or...
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 2


Welcoming tears
There is scientific evidence that supports what many therapists have long witnessed in the therapy room: crying helps us feel better. Dr....
elizabethkeanthera
Jul 2


Understanding Shame and Guilt: A Guide for Your Inner Landscape
Shame and guilt are self-conscious emotions that often feel similar, but they have very different effects on our mental and emotional...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 25


Morning Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Work With It
Many people wake up with a tight chest, racing thoughts or a sense of dread they cannot quite explain. Morning anxiety is more common...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 19


Meeting the Shadow: A Jungian Perspective with a Somatic Lens
Carl Jung, one of the most influential figures in modern psychology, introduced the idea of the shadow as a central part of our inner...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 19


Living Within the Window of Tolerance: A Somatic Perspective on Stress and Safety
The concept of the Window of Tolerance is foundational to trauma recovery work and nervous system regulation. First introduced by Dr....
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 6


Understanding the Freeze Response: Why You Couldn't Fight Back
Have you ever walked away from a distressing experience feeling frustrated with yourself for not speaking up or taking action? Or found...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 4


Healing Trauma Through the Body: A Somatic Approach
When it comes to trauma, many of us think of painful memories, intrusive thoughts, or overwhelming emotions. But as pioneering trauma...
elizabethkeanthera
Jun 1
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