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”
What is the science of PTSD?
Trauma is a complex and profound experience that can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. In recent years, scientific research has delved into the intricate ways in which trauma, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affects both the brain and the body. Understanding these processes not only sheds light on the challengesContinue reading “What is the science of PTSD?”
Why can’t I remember my trauma?
It’s extremely common to not remember part or all of the trauma that you’ve experienced. This can happen in instances of childhood abuse, childhood neglect, childhood sexual abuse, adult domestic violence, or rape and sexual assault in adulthood. As a trauma therapist, many of my clients have gaslit or discredited themselves over the years becauseContinue reading “Why can’t I remember my 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”
What is inner child healing?
As a therapist and trauma survivor myself, one of my all-time favorite quotes is “be the person you need it when you were younger”. This is the essence of inner child healing. Our childhood and teenage years are the most important years developmentally. This includes social emotional development, and also actual brain development. The experiencesContinue reading “What is inner child healing?”
How does sexual assault affect us
Sexual assault can be one of the most horrifying things that can happen to a human being. It’s important to remember that it’s never the survivors fault, and all the fault belongs with the perpetrator who wanted to do the sexual assault. Unfortunately, millions of young girls and boys are sexually assaulted every year. ThereContinue reading “How does sexual assault affect us”
What is sexual assault?
The public knowledge and recognition of sexual assault has increased over the years, especially due to movements like the no more and me too movement. There has been so much gaslighting and victim-blaming in our culture that it has made it hard for survivors of sexual assault to really recognize and admit what happened toContinue reading “What is sexual assault?”
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