Early childhood trauma shapes many aspects of our personality development, including how we see ourselves, navigate relationships and select our partners. Many who have experienced early childhood trauma- and have related core abandonment wounds- find themselves repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners with narcissistic tendencies.

Chronic insomnia, characterized by persistent difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, affects approximately 10% to 15% of the U.S. population. Beyond just feeling tired, insomnia can negatively impact mental health, cognitive function, and physical well-being.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach to understanding and healing the mind. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is built on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple "parts," each with its own unique perspective, emotions, and desires. 

The experience of being an adult child of immigrants (ACOI) can be profoundly complex, shaped by a blend of cultural, generational, and familial dynamics. While this identity offers unique strengths, it also presents distinct challenges that can significantly impact mental health and emotional well-being.

The role of the eldest daughter in many families, particularly in immigrant or high-stress households, is often shaped by a set of expectations that can go beyond the typical responsibilities of sibling relationships.

Anxiety consists of the interplay of two co-occurring beliefs-that something bad will happen and that, when that thing happens, we will be ill-equipped to cope. The weight of this cognitive coupling can be debilitating. We may engage in avoidant behaviors and in frantic attempts to control our environment.

Breathing exercises can profoundly impact our mental and physical health, offering a simple, accessible way to alleviate stress.