When people think about confidence, they often focus on building self-esteem. While self-esteem—a sense of self-worth based on accomplishments or how others view us—can be helpful, it often falls short when life gets tough. At Metta Holistic Therapy, we believe there’s something even more powerful than self-esteem: self-compassion. Our approach, available to those in WestContinue reading “From Self-Esteem to Self-Compassion: The Path to True Confidence”
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Are You Ready to Heal? Transform Your Life with Metta Holistic Therapy
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward? Whether you’re carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, navigating the heartbreak of a lost relationship or loved one, or struggling with people-pleasing tendencies that drain your energy, you are not alone. Therapy can provide a lifeline, offering clarity, healing, and a path to aContinue reading “Are You Ready to Heal? Transform Your Life with Metta Holistic Therapy”
Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents
Growing up with narcissistic parents can leave deep and lasting scars. The constant need for validation, emotional manipulation, and lack of genuine affection can impact one’s self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Healing from such childhood trauma is a journey that requires compassion, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. As a trauma-informed, somatic therapist who has also walkedContinue reading “Healing from Childhood Trauma: Growing Up with Narcissistic Parents”
Healing from Childhood Trauma: Pathways to Recovery
Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow over our lives, affecting our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. But healing is possible, and understanding the process can empower us to reclaim our lives and move towards a healthier future. Here, we’ll explore some of the top ways to heal from childhood trauma, emphasizing holistic, somatic,Continue reading “Healing from Childhood Trauma: Pathways to Recovery”
Therapy for Childhood Trauma
How Therapy Can Help Slowly Heal Trauma Symptoms from Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma can leave lasting scars that affect various aspects of life, often manifesting as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and more. However, there is hope. Therapy offers a path to healing, providing tools and support to navigate and eventually overcome these challenges. Understanding ChildhoodContinue reading “Therapy for Childhood Trauma”
Why Am I So Triggered All The Time?
As a trauma therapist specializing in helping adults work through childhood trauma, I often hear a common question from my clients: “Why am I so triggered all the time?” This is a crucial question to explore, as understanding triggers and their origins can be a significant step toward healing. What Does Being Triggered Look Like?Continue reading “Why Am I So Triggered All The Time?”
How to Heal From Childhood Trauma
10 Evidence-Based Strategies for Healing from Childhood Trauma as an Adult: Healing from childhood trauma as an adult can be a complex journey, but it’s a journey worth embarking on for your mental and emotional well-being. With advancements in trauma research and therapy techniques, there are now effective tools available to help individuals navigate thisContinue reading “How to Heal From Childhood Trauma”
Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors
Most of us know that abuse is bad, that it is not the victims fault and that no one deserves it. What most people don’t know is how much childhood trauma and abuse developmentally impact an individual. As a trauma therapist and trauma survivor, you would be surprised with how often I hear, “well itContinue reading “Recovery tips for childhood trauma or abuse survivors”
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