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Understanding Hyperarousal & Hypoarousal: How to Notice It and Support Yourself Through Both image

Understanding Hyperarousal & Hypoarousal: How to Notice It and Support Yourself Through Both

Our nervous system is constantly scanning for safety, connection, and danger. When it feels overwhelmed —...
Kristena Disalvo
December 3, 2025
The Importance of Quality Time With Your Partner During the Busy Holiday Season image

The Importance of Quality Time With Your Partner During the Busy Holiday Season

The holiday season can feel like a whirlwind—family gatherings, social events, travel plans, financial pressures,...
Kristena Disalvo
December 2, 2025
How Attachment Wounds Show Up in Your Relationship With Yourself image

How Attachment Wounds Show Up in Your Relationship With Yourself

The relationship you have with yourself often mirrors the relationships you’ve had with others. Attachment wounds...
Kristena Disalvo
November 24, 2025
Grief During the Holidays: Why It Feels So Hard, and How Therapy Can Help image

Grief During the Holidays: Why It Feels So Hard, and How Therapy Can Help

The holidays have this reputation for being sparkly and joyful… but if you’re grieving, it can feel like you’re...
Kristena Disalvo
November 23, 2025
Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Why It Matters for Your Emotional Well-Being image

Understanding the Window of Tolerance: Why It Matters for Your Emotional Well-Being

Have you ever wondered why some days you can handle stress with ease…and other days the smallest thing sends you...
Kristena Disalvo
November 22, 2025
Is Psychotherapy Right for You? A Gentle Guide to Making That Decision image

Is Psychotherapy Right for You? A Gentle Guide to Making That Decision

Sometimes, deciding whether to start therapy can feel like standing at a crossroads — you know something’s off, but...
Kristena Disalvo
November 20, 2025
Embracing Yourself Fully: The Power of Self-Acceptance Therapy image

Embracing Yourself Fully: The Power of Self-Acceptance Therapy

Many of us are our own harshest critics — quick to forgive others, but slow to extend that same compassion toward...
Kristena Disalvo
November 11, 2025
Supporting Men’s Mental Health Through the Winter Months image

Supporting Men’s Mental Health Through the Winter Months

As the days get shorter and the weather colder, many people notice shifts in their energy, motivation, and...
Kristena Disalvo
November 9, 2025
Seeing Anxiety as Something Separate from You image

Seeing Anxiety as Something Separate from You

When you live with anxiety, it can often feel like it takes over. The racing thoughts, the tightness in your chest,...
Kristena Disalvo
November 4, 2025
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise: A Simple Way to Calm Your Mind image

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise: A Simple Way to Calm Your Mind

Have you ever felt your thoughts racing or your body flooded with anxiety? In those moments, it can feel impossible...
Kristena Disalvo
October 29, 2025
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