Mindfulness

The Possibility of Stability

In recent sessions with my somatic coach, I've spent most of our time together just marveling at my own access to stability and...

Why is Everyone so Obsessed with Trauma?

Trauma is everyone's favorite buzzword these days. People have been using it to describe everything that's ever hurt them, individually...

The Double Bind: I Can't and I Must

Bear with me while I nerd out a little bit in the beginning here: Double binds are one of the most common experiences that clients bring...

Why is Slowness Important?

We're surrounded by urgency. It's everywhere: on our screens, in our media, at work, in our social interactions, and in our bodies. And...

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...

Sasha Grossman, LCSW