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Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that your ...

Have you ever struggled to set boundaries with a partner? Or needed reassurance on first dates? Thought leaders in psychology and personal development are now, after some inspection, attributing these ...

I’m mindlessly scrolling on my laptop one night when I remember the blog I used to write as a nine-year-old. To my surprise, it’s still live. I spend the rest of the evening poring over my ...

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...

You've tried everything... now it's time for real healing. You’ve worked hard to feel better by reading the books, listening to the podcasts, and trying to think your way through the pain, yet ...

In this blog we acknowledge the grinding tedium of the quest for a better life, and provide tips for adopting a more miserable one instead. (Those recalcitrants unwilling to relinquish the upward path ...