Just like any skill these negative behavior patterns and intense emotional reactions were learned over time, which means they can be unlearned or replaced with something better.

A subtle shift in language reminds us that sadness is only one part of a larger, richer whole

Through my work with clients, I’ve found a powerful way to reconnect with authentic confidence: the “onion” approach.

Holding this little ladder was a revelation. I finally saw a tangible representation of how my nervous system was responding to triggers in ways that kept me in a state of hyper-reactivity, preventing me from seeing a way forward.