Mindfulness

Embodiment & Practice

Embodiment is a buzz word these days, but it can be difficult to define. In part, this is because all bodies experience the world...

Six Somatic Tools for Being Present

When working with some of our emotions or experiences, we have a lot of protective mechanisms that tell us it isn’t safe to interact with...

The First Noble Truth: "Life is Suffering"

A core tenet of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the belief that much of our suffering is caused by our attempts to avoid pain...

What Are Our Emotions Trying to Tell Us? (Part 2)

In Part 1, I mention that emotions are beyond the binary of good and bad. This can be a complicated concept to wrap our minds around,...

What Are Our Emotions Trying to Tell Us? (Part 1)

Many of us go into therapy because we want to understand ourselves and our loved ones better. Most of us are struggling to comprehend why...