Inner Sparkle Therapy Blog
A space for insights on mental well-being, resilience, and personal growth. As a cognitive therapist, I share practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges, improve relationships, and foster a balanced mind. Let’s explore the power of thought and transformation together!
Part 5: Embracing Forgiveness, Happiness, and Self-Acceptance
Shadow work is not about fixing what is broken—it is about embracing the full spectrum of who you are.
Part 4: Shadow Work as a Path to Self-Forgiveness and Clarity
Shadow work is not just about healing the past—it is about shaping the future.
Part 3: How Childhood Shapes Our Shadow
As children, we adapt in order to receive love and approval.
Part 2: The Importance of Shadow Work for Men
Engaging with the feminine within is not about diminishing masculinity—it is about becoming a more complete, emotionally balanced individual.
Part 1: The Repressed Self
Unacknowledged aspects of the feminine shadow can manifest in perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of success, or the inability to express needs and desires.
How to Navigate Relationships with In-Laws: Practical Strategies
Dealing with in-laws can be challenging, especially when differences in values, beliefs, or expectations arise.
Exploring the Feminine Shadow: A Journey to Wholeness
Shadow work is not about eliminating the darkness within, but about learning to walk with it.
How to Prepare for Moving Abroad: A Practical Guide
Moving abroad is an exciting adventure that offers new experiences, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth.
How to Re-Parent Yourself
By acknowledging your childhood experiences, treating yourself with kindness and compassion, identifying and meeting your emotional needs, and practicing emotional regulation, you can create a new baseline of emotional health and well-being.
What Is Schema Therapy?
The combination of cognitive therapy and schema therapy emphasizes the development of positive coping strategies and techniques that can lead to better mental health outcomes.
Self-Loathing
People who experience self-loathing often engage in harsh self-criticism, struggle with feelings of worthlessness, and may feel trapped in a cycle of negative thinking.
Understanding Learned Helplessness: Causes, Recognition, and Strategies for Overcoming It
Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon where one believes they have no control over a situation, even when they do.
Seven tips on how to stay sane while the halls are decked.
Navigate this Christmas period with greater ease and enjoy the festivities while taking care of yourself.
Understanding Impaired Executive Functioning
Impaired executive functioning can affect many areas of adult life, from career success to personal well-being. However, with the right strategies, individuals can learn to manage these challenges more effectively.
Healing After the Floods in Valencia: A Guide to Processing Trauma
The recent floods in Valencia have left lasting impacts not only on the city and villages but on the lives of many who experienced or witnessed them.
While the floodwaters may have receded, the psychological and emotional effects of such a natural disaster can linger.
Talking to Kids and Teens About Natural Catastrophes and Helping Them Cope
Natural catastrophes close to home can have a lasting emotional impact, especially on young minds.
The Emotional Impact of Natural Catastrophes
The impact of natural catastrophes on mental health is significant and complex. Coping with feelings of helplessness, sorrow, and anxiety requires patience and self-compassion, as well as an understanding of how to manage exposure to these overwhelming events.
Recognizing Gaslighting
Gaslighting can be a challenging and heartbreaking experience. Understanding its characteristics and how it differs from lying and other manipulative behaviors is crucial for your emotional well-being.
Understanding Self-Gaslighting
Self-gaslighting is a complex issue that can significantly affect an individual's mental health and self-perception.
What is Gaslighting? Understanding, Recognizing, and Coping
Understanding, recognizing, and coping with gaslighting is essential for reclaiming your reality and restoring your self-worth