Mindful Reflections – A Space for Healing & Self-Discovery

A man walking alone symbolizes the journey of healing after a breakup—solitary yet forward-moving, representing self-discovery, resilience, and the path toward a new beginning. Breaking up can feel like an emotional earthquake, shaking the foundation of your world and leaving you wondering how to move forward. Whether it was a long-term relationship or a short-lived romance, the pain of separation is real, and healing takes time. As a therapist, I have seen many people naviga

Mind-body Connection and Trauma Understanding Trauma's Physical Impact Trauma, whether from childhood experiences, abuse, accidents, or any deeply distressing event, can cause your body to react in ways you may not fully understand. These reactions often stay with you long after the initial event has passed. For example, the body's  fight-or-flight response  can be triggered even when there's no immediate danger, leaving you feeling anxious or on edge. Somatic symptoms  like

Grief is painful. It is a strong and sometimes overwhelming emotion for people, whether it stems from the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or a terminal diagnosis. Grief can include physiological distress, separation anxiety, confusion, obsessive dwelling on the past, and a fear of the future. Many people experience traumatic grief throughout their lifetime. And sometimes, grief persists, leaving one depressed, anxious, and having dread and hopelessness. A loss can be traumati