Writings and resources to help you flourish.
“Bibliotherapy is a term that describes the very real process of being positively and therapeutically influenced by what you read.” —Pete Walker
What is Codependency Really? And introducing its healthy cousin, interdependence.
Let’s talk about codependency. It’s one of those therapy buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot—on social media, in friend group chats, maybe even in your late-night spiral down Google’s rabbit hole. But what does it really mean? And how is it different from just being in a close relationship? Let’s break it down.
Survivor's Guilt and Breaking Free from Family Trauma
Are you thriving (or at least trying your best), but also carrying this gnawing guilt for walking away from the chaos of your family? Let’s talk about it—because survivor’s guilt is real, and if you’re breaking intergenerational trauma cycles, you’re likely no stranger to it.
Post-Election: Resist Grieving in Isolation.
Resources for Support and Community, Bay Area and Queer-Focused.
Couples Therapy Homework: Rehearsing Healthy Conflict and Communication
Rehearsing how to navigate conflict and communication, before you're actually in the heat of the moment, can save you from a whole lot of future drama.
Taking a Break to Breathe in the Midst of the Noise: Self-Care for Activists
News and Social Media Boundaries During Election Season…and Always
How Core Beliefs Shape Your Life (And How EMDR Can Help)
You know those thoughts that run through your head on repeat, the ones that are so automatic you don’t even notice them? Those are your core beliefs, and they shape everything—how you see yourself, how you show up in relationships, and how you experience the world.
The Impact of Frightened and Frightening Parents
Growing up, we all want to feel safe and understood, right? Ideally, your parents or caregivers are the people who provide that stability. But what happens when they're the ones who either can’t provide that security because they’re frightened themselves, or worse, become the source of fear?
Couples Therapy Homework: Soften Your Startup
Discover better ways to communicate hurt feelings and get your needs met.
Couples Therapy Homework: Identifying Your Part With Parts Work
Understand your protective and vulnerable parts in context of your relationships.
Couples Therapy Homework: Challenging Relationship Assumptions
In relationships, it's common for us to misinterpret our partner's behavior as being directly about us.