Lucy sits in therapy, tears streaming down her face as she recounts her childhood for what feels like the hundredth time. “I know my father’s criticism is why I can’t handle feedback at work,” she says. “But knowing this doesn’t seem to change anything. Am I healing,
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This blog post was written by guest blogger Liana West, founder of Accelerated Hypnotherapy, a Certified in OEI Therapy for Trauma, and a Specialist in Trauma Recovery with the American Hypnosis Association. Betrayal Trauma: What It Is and Why It Hurts Betrayal trauma happens when someone you
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Dissociative disorders can make you feel disconnected from yourself, your memories, and your surroundings. When conventional therapies don’t provide sufficient relief, many wonder if less conventional approaches like hypnosis might help. This question needs careful exploration, especially given the complex nature of dissociation, the misconceptions surrounding hypnosis
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If you’ve experienced trauma and are still feeling its effects, you may have tried various approaches to find relief. While traditional talk therapy can be valuable for some people, many trauma survivors find that hypnotherapy offers a uniquely effective path to healing. This is because trauma isn’t
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Ever notice a strange feeling when someone is trying to be or maybe even is genuinely nice to you? That little voice that questions their motives or makes you want to pull away? If kindness sometimes makes you uncomfortable or even angry, you’re not alone. I spoke
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In an age where personal branding has become a necessity and social media encourages carefully curated presentations of self, the concept of authentic living stands as a powerful counterforce. Authenticity—the practice of aligning our external actions and expressions with our internal values, desires, and beliefs—offers not just
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Have you ever felt the pressure to respond to work emails at midnight while simultaneously being told to maintain a healthy work-life balance? Or perhaps you’ve experienced the anxiety of crafting the perfect social media post that’s both authentically you and yet somehow flawlessly curated? Welcome to
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During Stress Awareness Month, it’s crucial to shine a light on one of the most pervasive and debilitating mental challenges we face: overthinking. This insidious habit, a silent productivity killer and a potent stress amplifier, can transform our minds into echo chambers of anxiety, trapping us in
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Procrastination is an issue that affects everyone at some point in their lives, contrary to popular belief procrastination isn’t caused by loneliness. Procrastination is the avoidance of emotional pain. In this post we sill explore comprehensive strategies for breaking free from the challenging patterns caused by this
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Understanding the manipulation tactics employed by narcissistic individuals is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones from emotional and psychological harm. While everyone can display narcissistic traits occasionally, persistent patterns of manipulative behavior are what characterize truly harmful narcissism. In this two-part series, we’ll explore ten
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