Relationships
“Connection is why we're here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” -Brene Brown
Research has shown time and again that healthy relationships are one of the largest protective factors and sources of resiliency we have available to us. Without healthy connection, we cannot thrive. In comparison, toxic relationships, betrayal, and loneliness can hurt us in a way that mimics physical pain and can have a number of negative effects.
Where did your inner critic come from? Why do you expect so much from yourself? Which feelings are you most afraid of? Why do you prioritize the things you do? Where do you feel at war with yourself?
This is the rub. We form our sense of ourselves from the reflections others have offered us. What if those mirrors were distorted or fractured? AND, how can we have healthy relationships with others, if we aren’t starting with the one within ourselves? If we can better understand how we came to see ourselves and have compassion for ourselves, we can make peace with the internal battles. We can work with ourselves rather than against ourselves.
I’m passionate about working with:
Codependency patterns
Toxic family dynamics
Healing after abuse
Rebuilding sense of self and self-esteem
Struggling with vulnerability in important relationships