Resources
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How To Overcome Anxiety: A 3-Part Approach
Anxiety is a harsh reality for millions of people around the world. From excessive worrying and racing thoughts to crippling panic attacks and physical symptoms like a pounding heart and shortness of breath, anxiety can be debilitating. If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re certainly not alone—but you also don’t have to accept it as a way of life. There is a path forward to overcome anxiety and reclaim a sense of calm and control.
How to Know if Your Inner Child Needs Healing
Do unresolved emotions or traumas from your past continue to influence your present-day reactions and choices? In the journey of self-discovery and personal growth, one important aspect to consider is the inner child—the part of ourselves that retains childhood memories, emotions, and beliefs. Our inner child influences our behaviours, relationships and emotional responses, profoundly shaping our adult lives.
Music for Psychedelic Therapy: How to Create a Trip Playlist
As psychedelic-assisted therapy begins to build mainstream acceptance, carefully curated music is emerging as a therapeutic tool to help clients access deep levels of self-insight, emotional release, and healing.
100 Inner Child Journal Prompts: Reparenting for Healing and Growth
Do you struggle with self-esteem or self-worth issues that seem to stem from childhood experiences? Are you prone to intense emotional reactions or triggers that seem disproportionate to the present situation? Are you interested in developing greater self-awareness and compassion toward yourself and others? Journaling is a powerful tool for reparenting and inner child healing.
Exploring Somatic Therapy: Healing Through the Body-Mind Connection
Somatic therapy is a holistic approach that recognises the interplay between the mind and body in the experience and resolution of emotional and psychological issues. It supports increased awareness of bodily sensations while exploring thoughts, feelings, and memories to support recovery and change.
Want to Overcome Self-Doubt? Try Writing A Letter to Your Inner Child
In the reparenting journey, nurturing your inner child is a powerful way to heal past wounds and provide the love and support you may not have received in your formative years. This activity will guide you in imagining your inner child and writing a compassionate letter acknowledging their feelings and needs.
Self-Hypnosis for Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide
What if you could easily tap into your unconscious mind to facilitate positive change? How might it empower you to overcome obstacles, alleviate stress, or achieve your goals with renewed energy? Let’s explore the transformative power of self-hypnosis.
Embodied Wisdom: An Exploration of Interoception
In the whirlwind of our daily lives, we often overlook the complex network of internal senses within us — the symphony of interoception. This collection of senses connects us to our internal world, where the rhythmic beats of our heartbeat, the gentle flow of our breath, and the subtle whispers of hunger harmonise to create a profound symphony of self-awareness.
Discover the Transformative Power of Self-Compassion
In a world that often glorifies achievement and perfection, self-compassion can be challenging and elusive. Our society encourages us to be our best, strive for excellence, and constantly improve ourselves. While these aspirations are undoubtedly positive, they can also create an environment where self-compassion becomes a rare and unfamiliar practice.
Understanding Insomnia: Unraveling the Threads of Sleeplessness
Insomnia is a multi-faceted sleep problem that can leave you tossing and turning, yearning for the elusive state of rest. To conquer this sleep adversary, we must understand the possible roots of your sleeplessness.
Navigating the Labyrinth Within: The Challenge of Knowing Ourselves
At certain moments in our lives, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves caught in the labyrinth of self-discovery, grappling with the elusive question – ‘Who am I?’ The journey to truly knowing ourselves can be profound and confusing as we navigate the intricate spaces of our minds and emotions.
Discover Your Essence Guided Visualisation
Your essence is your fundamental nature and what makes you uniquely you. It transcends time and is always with you, from infancy throughout your adult life.
Managing Uncertainty With a 4-Step Self-Compassion Practice
When uncomfortable feelings like uncertainty or frustration appear, we may try to avoid them or let them overtake us. There is another way, one allows us to be with our emotions while practising self-compassion. R.A.I.N. is a 4-step mindfulness practice for coping with sadness, overwhelm, and challenging emotions
Ericksonian Hypnosis: A Gentle Path to Transformation
Have you ever felt stuck in unhealthy thought patterns or unhelpful beliefs that hold you back from living your best life? Do anxieties, fears, or past experiences continue to haunt you? You are not alone. We all carry within us wounds and struggles that shape our perception and sense of self. The good news is, lasting transformation is possible if you have the right guidance. Ericksonian hypnosis offers a path to unlock your inner wisdom and potential through its deeply respectful, story-driven approach.
100 Journal Prompts to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Low self-esteem and low self-confidence are widespread issues that affect millions of people around the world. The impact of these issues on one’s overall well-being and quality of life cannot be underestimated. Fortunately, there are strategies and tools available to help individuals boost their self-esteem and self-confidence, and one of the most effective methods is journaling.
Unlocking the Power of Hypnosis: A Fascinating Journey with Dr. David Spiegel on the Rich Roll Podcast
Have you ever wondered about the untapped potential of your mind and what hypnosis could reveal about it? Are you ready to explore the transformative power of hypnosis and understand the astonishing science behind it? In this illuminating episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, Rich interviews Dr. David Spiegel, a renowned expert in hypnosis and its clinical applications.
Transform Your Life: Dr. David Spiegel and the Science of Hypnosis on the Huberman Lab Podcast
Are you ready to embark on a mind-bending journey into the incredible world of hypnosis? If you’ve ever been curious about the science and transformative power of hypnotherapy, you’re in for a treat. Let’s dive into the remarkable conversation between renowned neuroscientist and educator Dr. Andrew Huberman and psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel, a true authority on the art and science of hypnosis.
How to Choose a Therapist: A Comparison of CBT, Humanistic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy
Finding the ‘right’ therapist can feel overwhelming. Today, I’m sharing a few tips on choosing a therapist that suits your needs. I’ll also compare three popular therapy modalities — Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Update From the Therapy Room
I'm thrilled to reach out with some exciting updates. To begin, I’d like to re-introduce myself. I’m Francesca, an integrative therapist, hypnotherapist, and coach. I'm dedicated to helping my clients feel good about themselves and create calm, authentic, and joyful lives.
27 Quotes About Jealousy in Relationships
Insightful quotes about jealousy in relationships to help you better understand this complicated and powerful emotion.