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What Is Bilateral Stimulation And How Can It Help You?

A guide to three simple bilateral stimulation techniques you can use to decrease anxiety and calm your nervous system.

Anxiety Therapy

Valerie Dorn

2 min read

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What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and How Can It Help?

Curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS)? Discover how understanding your "family of parts" and leading with Self energy can help you handle stress and find more ease in your life.

IFS Therapy

Valerie Dorn

4 min read

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Beyond Perfectionism: How Self-Compassion Heals Shame

Three steps to practice self-compassion: a powerful antidote to shame.

Anxiety Therapy

Valerie Dorn

4 min read

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How Do I Know If I Am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?

Eleven signs that you might be a highly sensitive person (HSP).

Anxiety Therapy

Valerie Dorn

5 min read

Feeling Stuck? How To Know if You Are Making Progress in Therapy

Progress in therapy isn't linear. Here are some surprising signs you are still moving forward, even when it doesn't feel like it.

Anxiety Therapy

Valerie Dorn

4 min read

Woman holding a sign that says, "healthy boundaries".

Why Is It So Hard to Set Boundaries? (And How to Stop Feeling Guilty)

A healthy boundary balances caring for yourself and caring for others. It also often increases connection and deepens your relationship with others.

Valerie Dorn

4 min read

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Feeling Triggered? How the 'Sacred Pause' Can Calm Your Nervous System

Ever find yourself reacting before you even have time to think? Discover how the 'sacred pause' can help you regain control.

Valerie Dorn

3 min read

A woman propped up on her elbows lying on her stomach in bed looking at her cell phone, illustrating her struggle to compose a text message saying no.

Why Do I Struggle to Say No? Understanding the Childhood Roots of People-Pleasing

Why is saying "no" so hard? How to say no without feeling guilty: A step-by-step guide.

Valerie Dorn

4 min read

An open notebook on a sunny desk next to a coffee cup, illustrating a daily gratitude practice to reduce stress and train your brain away from negativity.

How to Train Your Brain to Stop Focusing on the Negative

Can gratitude actually rewire your brain's negativity bias? With practice, you can train your brain to be more positive.

Valerie Dorn

3 min read

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Beat Procrastination: A Simple, Flexible Way to Start Dreaded Tasks

Getting started is the hardest part: learn how to overcome procrastination by using the Pomodoro technique.

Valerie Dorn

2 min read

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Why Fighting Your Anxiety Makes It Worse (And What to Do Instead)

Discover why fighting anxiety only makes it stronger. Learn practical tools to change your relationship with stress and transform your anxiety from a foe into a trusted advisor.

Valerie Dorn

2 min read