According to Paul Gilbert, author of The Compassionate Mind and developer of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), there are three interacting emotional regulation systems that have evolved over time. These systems help explain why we easily fall into the trap of self-criticism and highlight the importance of…
Over the past six weeks, we have embarked on a profound journey through the process of reparenting. We’ve uncovered our inner child and learned the significance of loving self-discipline, self-care, embracing joy, and emotional regulation. We’ve also explored the importance of facing our inner critic…
As a brief recap, reparenting is the process of connecting with your inner child and providing for them in a way that you are uniquely able to, as you are the best person to identify and meet your needs. This journey involves prioritizing yourself and…
Series Overview: I’m deeply passionate about the journey of reparenting. While the name might suggest it’s solely about our parental connections, its essence lies in nurturing our relationship with ourselves. Through this process, I’ve found that not only does our self relationship flourish, but our…
The aim of the language of responsibility is to utilize words in a manner that establishes more potent and direct connections with ourselves, others, and the world around us, thereby fulfilling our needs more effectively. The better we manage to regulate ourselves by identifying our…
In this episode, I introduce myself to you and begin this new process. I am, to be honest, terrified. I am not hiding it and couldn’t if I wanted to! I have personally struggled with feelings of unworthiness and perfectionism along with wanting to be…