• Feeling Powerless

    Ms. S found herself overwhelmed by tears and unable to respond or even advise her daughter for over a year. When helplessness feels overwhelming, it may be a sign that trauma memories are resurfacing.

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  • Myth of Happily Ever After and Now Becoming A Willow

    Anything is possible in a fairy tale, but in real life, sustained happiness isn’t a destination we arrive at and stay perpetually.

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  • Disentangling Cognitive Distortion (a.k.a. Hyperactive Protective Thinking Patterns)

    Last month, I shared my roadblocks caused by unhelpful thinking called cognitive distortions along the way to create this site. In this post, let’s talk about how we can challenge and change cognitive distortions.

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  • Celebration and Roadblocks

    Today, I’m thrilled to be launching this website, a project that I embarked on over two years ago. Read about my journey to a new website.

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