Hello! My name is Rachel, and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. My approach is "person-centered" and self-compassionate. I've worked with people experiencing grief, and I'm a Certified ...

People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the ...

Practicing micro-habits that incorporate mindfulness during the winter months can not only help uplift your mood but also ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Simple and Essential,” a free online session about “self-compassion as a practical, everyday skill to support emotional ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...

Our clients have experienced deep loss, significant life change, or a traumatic event that continues to shape their emotional world. They often carry feelings of sadness, guilt, anger, or numbness ...

Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine. Although many studies support the individual benefits of mindfulness ...