The Psychology of Nitpicking: 5 Reasons We Nitpick Our Partners
In this article, we’re shining a light on the relationship between nitpicking, perfectionism, and fear. We’ll also talk about how you can start digging underneath fear and perfectionism to uncover a deeper capacity for love and acceptance — for both your partner and yourself.
Become a Skilled Practitioner by Learning to Work With Your OWN Emotions
Most people who want to become therapists think they need to pursue years of conventional education to qualify. While being educated and knowledgeable about human psychology is important, it can't actually make you an effective therapist. In this article, we're diving into the real key to becoming the kind of coach or therapist you want to be. It's not easy, and it won't happen in days or weeks — but the work will be worth it.
Therapists and Coaches: Learn To Better Support Your Clients with a Holistic Approach
Adopting a holistic approach to your therapy or coaching practice can help you guide your clients toward more significant healing. Moving beyond the mind-centric approach of conventional cognitive therapy, we explore the value of somatics.
How to Deal with FOMO in Your Long-Term Relationship (5 Strategies)
Last month on the Healing Embodied blog, we dove into all the ways FOMO can affect relationships (even healthy and loving ones). But what are we supposed to actually do when FOMO strikes?
The Surprising Secret to Being an Effective Therapist (And Why It Works)
What makes a truly effective therapist or coach? Is it their modality? How long they’ve been in practice? Their résumé? Sure—those things can definitely speak to a therapist’s professionalism. They might even play a major role in how a therapist attracts clients. But there’s one characteristic that rises above the rest when it comes to cultivating effective therapist-client relationships. And it might surprise you!
When FOMO Makes You Doubt Your Loving Relationship
We’ve all heard about FOMO—the “fear of missing out.” FOMO can show up in big and small ways, leaving us second-guessing everything from our restaurant choices to our social lives. But when FOMO shows up in a romantic relationship, it can create immense stress, sadness, confusion, and anxiety…
Healthy Conflict in Relationships: How to Argue Constructively in 3 Steps
Occasional conflict is normal in healthy relationships. If you are an imperfect human, fostering a long-term relationship with another imperfect human, you will bump into disagreements and points of tension along the way. But, how do you resolve conflict without fighting?