Bouncing back after a big loss: finding meaning in the pain
Life has a way of knocking us on our feet when we least expect it, but before it happens to you, the process of getting back up can seem unfathomable. I mean how can we cope with the death of a parent, a life-changing injury, a debilitating mental illness, fill in the blank. How can […]
Healing in community: releasing immigrant daughter shame
For many daughters of immigrants, navigating multiple worlds often comes with a hidden weight: shame. This shame isn’t something we chose but something that quietly took root through cultural expectations, unspoken family dynamics, and the desire to fit in. As we try to balance our identities between family, friends, and society, we often end up […]
The effects of financial stress on your nervous system
Did you know that nearly half of the world’s population lives below the $6.85 poverty line? This financial strain doesn’t just affect bank accounts—it has serious impacts on your brain and nervous system. Recent neuroscience research reveals that financial stress can significantly impair crucial parts of your central nervous system, which includes your brain and […]
5 ways to heal immigrant daughters’ shame
As both a licensed trauma therapist and the daughter of immigrant parents, I can relate to a topic that comes up often in therapy: shame. Working with children of immigrants, I am familiar with the shame that accompanies the struggles of biculturalism. Healing this shame can take different forms, and here are five options to […]
Intersectional healing: a guide to inclusive wellness and wellbeing
Healing isn’t just about fixing physical or mental problems. It’s about understanding how different parts of who we are—like our race, gender, and background—affect our well-being. That’s what intersectional healing is all about. It’s a way of looking at how all these different parts of us fit together and how they impact our health and […]
Embracing your inner critic: go softly with yourself
Take a moment to imagine you are speaking to a beautiful small child. Notice how innocent they are, how sweet they are, how bright their eyes are as they look into yours. Listen as their voice lands in your ears like a songbird sharing with you its authentic expression. Now, imagine how you would speak […]
Healing Generational Trauma: 5 Self-Care Practices from Dr. Mariel Buque
In the quest for healing from generational trauma, Dr. Mariel Buque shares simple self-care practices to nurture body, mind, and spirit. These practices offer a pathway to inner peace and healing for individuals navigating the challenges of intergenerational trauma. 1. Deep breathing: nourishing the nervous system Take a moment for deep breathing. Dr. Buque suggests […]
Strengthening friendships: the power of love and apology languages
The question I have been asking myself lately is ‘I am being a good friend?’ especially in regard to my female friends. As one of the relationships I cherish the most in my life is sisterhood. When I think of sisterhood, I think of laughter, flowing conversations, comfortable silences and holding space for each other. […]
Grounding: Finding your Unique Roots
Grounding can be explored as a process of connecting to yourself. This is done by slowing down, being present, creating safety, being steady in your thoughts and being connected with your body. It has a descending energy to it, and is associated with having a connection with the earth. The benefits of feeling truly grounded […]
Navigating collective trauma: finding strength together
In these tumultuous times, it often feels like the world is collectively holding its breath. The global events of the past week have shown us the magnitude of collective trauma. Whether it’s the mass ethnic cleansing in Gaza, the attack in Israel, the earthquakes in Afghanistan, the genocide in Sudan, or the Australian Indigenous Voice […]
