emotional health

Nervous System Health: Stuck On & Stuck Off

Nervous System Health: Stuck On & Stuck Off

When traumatic events throw healthy nervous systems off track, we can get into “stuck on” and “stuck off” modes, making it hard to balance between relaxed and alert. When we’re stuck in these modes, we fall back to our habitual reactive patterns. This post can help you determine if your nervous system is stuck “on” or “off.”

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Who is the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone who has the four distinctive traits DOES: (D) Depth of Processing, (O) Overstimulation, (E) Emotional Reactivity & Empathy, and (S) Sensitivity to Subtle Stimuli. HSPs help our society become more empathic, reflective, and interconnected. Learn more about life as an HSP and their specific needs.

Life Timeline: A Bird's-Eye View of Your Life

Life Timeline: A Bird's-Eye View of Your Life

As a follow-up exercise to the Top 10 Best/Worst Memories List, the Life Timeline helps you visually see what larger periods of your life were like and recognize what kinds of needs were and weren’t met.

Enneagram Type Four: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Four: What It's Like

Enneagram Type Fours (Type 4s) often live life within their own internal world, which often leads them to be misunderstood. Read about what it’s like being a Type Four from Joanne, a therapist who specializes in working with Type Fours and their loved ones.

How Couples Stop Conflict (Part I): Stuck in Gridlock

How Couples Stop Conflict (Part I): Stuck in Gridlock

Conflict is an important and inevitable part of a couple's mission to create a vibrant life together. However, some forms of conflict are helpful and constructive and lead to a WIN-WIN, whereas others are hurtful and unproductive and lead to a LOSE-LOSE. Are you finding yourself in a gridlock with your partner? Read more about how to get onto the same page with your partner.

Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

Necessary Endings: Give Up to Move Forward

Though goodbyes are just as essential to life as hellos, many tend to avoid them for various reasons. Find out what reasons may be holding you back so you know how to move forward!