Somatic Experiencing (SE)

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When Love Felt Far Away: Re-Parenting the Unseen Child (Part 2 of 4)

Many adults still carry the child who waited to be seen, comforted, and loved. In this second part of our series, we explore how to re-parent the unseen child through practical, evidence-based approaches. Learn somatic, expressive, relational, and daily tools to nurture yourself, plus access a free downloadable toolkit with journaling prompts, self-soothing exercises, and…
The Many Faces of Grief in Motherhood: Healing from Loss and CEN (+Journaling Workbook)

Motherhood brings joy, but also deep grief—for your body, freedom, friendships, and more. Explore 11 types of maternal grief, understand how Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) amplifies them, and discover therapeutic pathways and journaling prompts to honor your feelings, heal, and cultivate presence in daily life.
Leaning into the Mother Archetype: Healing CEN and CPTSD Patterns of Avoidance (+Free Guide)

Discover how Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and CPTSD patterns shape motherhood. Learn gentle practices, nervous system tools, and reparenting steps to move from avoidance to authentic presence—with a free companion guide.
Why Rest Feels Unsafe: Healing from the Inner Critic + Free Journal

Rest shouldn’t feel wrong. Learn how childhood criticism created an inner voice that resists rest—and how to reclaim stillness with compassion.
The Pressure to Succeed Quickly: Understanding and Easing the Creative Rush (+ Free Journal)

Feeling pressured to monetize your passion project quickly? Explore the deeper reasons behind urgency, scarcity, and burnout in creative work—plus practical tools to reconnect with purpose, safety, and sustainability as you build a psychology-based side hustle.
The Grief Beneath the Anger: How Restlessness, Somatic Healing, and Nature Lead Us Home (+free PDF)

Grief often hides behind anger and restlessness, especially during quiet moments. Learn how to understand these emotions, why they surface, and discover somatic and nature-based practices to support your healing journey.
The Freeze Melts Into Fire: Why Sudden Anger Might Be a Sign of Deep Emotional Healing (+ free journal)

If you’ve been feeling intense anger out of nowhere—snapping at loved ones, overwhelmed by rage—you’re not broken. Learn how unprocessed grief, emotional neglect, and long-buried trauma can turn into explosive anger, and why this can actually be a step toward healing.
Tarot for Shadow Work: Making Tarot Shadow Work a Regular Practice (Part 6 of 6) + free PDF

Discover how to turn tarot shadow work into a sustainable, healing practice. Learn how often to do shadow work, manage emotional triggers, and combine tarot with other methods—plus, download your free Tarot Shadow Work Roadmap.
The Healing Power of Stillness: Reclaiming Your Inner Self After Emotional Neglect (+ Free Journal)

Discover the healing potential of stillness for adults recovering from childhood emotional neglect. Learn how to sit with discomfort, reconnect with your inner self, and gently reclaim rest.
The Toy Trigger: Why Clutter Overwhelms You and How to Heal It (+Free Journal for Moms)

Why the sight of toys or clutter triggers overwhelm—and how deeper healing can begin with space, self-compassion, and nervous system repair.
When a Friend’s Submissiveness Triggers You: What’s Really Going On?

Feeling triggered by a friend’s submissiveness to her partner? This deep-dive article explores why these emotional reactions happen—and how to use the trigger as a guide for your own healing and empowerment.
Touched Out, Talked Out: The Repetition, Clinginess, and Loudness of Toddlers—and the Silent Burnout of Mothers (+free journal)

Why does my toddler repeat the same things over and over—and why does it drain me so much? Learn the psychological roots of repetition, maternal burnout, and touch irritation. This in-depth article offers trauma-informed insight, nervous system wisdom, and real-life structural tools for overwhelmed mothers.
The Dreams That Haunt Us: When We Wake Longing for What We Can’t Name

Explore why certain dreams—especially those we barely remember—can leave us longing, irritable, or emotionally unsettled the next day. Learn what it means when waking imagination can’t satisfy dream longing, and how unconscious desires surface through symbolic or sensual dreams.
Why Your Toddler’s Rough Play Is Healthy (And Why It Feels Uncomfortable for You) +free PDF

Rough-and-tumble play is a vital part of child development, helping toddlers build social skills, emotional regulation, and healthy assertiveness. Learn why play fighting isn’t aggression, how it shapes resilience, and why suppressing it can lead to challenges in adulthood. Backed by psychology and neuroscience, this guide offers reassurance and practical insights for parents.
Why Am I Sabotaging My Stable Job While Overworking on My Side Hustle? Understanding Shadow Motivations & Finding Balance (+free PDF)

Feeling stuck between a stable job and a passion-driven side hustle? Learn how to navigate self-sabotage, shadow motivations, and career transitions with psychology-backed strategies and practical exercises. Download your free Gentle Transition Workbook today!
Restorative Yoga for Deep Healing: How to Use Stillness to Rewire Your Nervous System

Struggling to rest? Learn how to make restorative yoga a sustainable practice—even with a busy schedule, restlessness, or guilt. Discover science-backed benefits, practical tips, and free resources to help you integrate deep rest into your life.
Why You Feel Restless When Trying to Relax and How to Stop It (+free PDF)

Do you struggle to relax without distractions—always reaching for your phone, turning on a show, or finding something to do? If stillness makes you anxious, the real issue may be unmet emotional needs from childhood. Learn how Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) and fearful-avoidant attachment shape your relationship with rest—and how to heal.