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!
Understanding Gaslighting: An Introduction
Welcome to our exploration of a complex and often painful topic: gaslighting.
Coping with cultural differences in a relationship
Coping with cultural differences in your relationship can be challenging but rewarding.
Loneliness in Marriage: Understanding the Disconnect and Finding Connection
It may seem contradictory to feel lonely while sharing your life with someone you love and care about, but this emotional experience can arise for many reasons.
Why Should I Become a More Compassionate Person?
In a world that can sometimes feel disconnected, compassion is the bridge that brings us closer to ourselves and others.
What Are Emotional Flashbacks and How to Cope with Them
Emotional flashbacks are intense and overwhelming emotional responses that occur when past traumatic experiences are triggered in the present
Inner Child Series: Addressing Injustice Trauma
Healing your inner child from injustice trauma is a profound journey towards self-discovery and healing.
Inner Child Series: Recognizing and Healing Rejection Trauma
Recognizing rejection traumas in your adult life is crucial for beginning the healing process.
Inner Child Series: Overcoming Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma refers to the deep emotional wounds caused by feelings of betrayal, particularly during childhood.
Inner Child Series: Parentification
Learning to heal your inner child involves nurturing and caring for the wounded parts of yourself that were forced to grow up too quickly.
Inner Child Series: Abandonment Trauma
four ways how abandonment trauma can manifest in adult life and how to recognize it:
Healing Your Inner Child: A Five-Part Blog Series
Welcome to our five-part blog series on healing your inner child.
Summertime Blues: Navigating Post-Vacation Blues
Experiencing post-vacation blues is a common phase many people go through, but it doesn’t have to dominate your transition back to everyday life.
The Power of Pets: How Animals Improve Mental Well-being
Mental health benefits of pet ownership are vast
Fun Summer Activities to Boost Your Mental Health
Embrace the summer sunshine and make time for activities that bring you joy!
Mindfulness for Beginners: Easy Ways to Start Practicing Today
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and aware in the moment, without judgment.
Summertime Blues: Laugh Your Way to Better Mental Health
Let’s explore the positive effects of laughter on mental health, and how laughter alters our brain chemistry.
How Your Favorite Tunes Can Lift Your Spirits
By incorporating music into various activities such as painting, dancing, singing, and meditation, we can harness its therapeutic benefits and experience greater emotional well-being.
A Beginner's Guide to Promoting Mental Calmness
Embrace the transformative power of yoga and allow it to guide you towards a state of peace and balance.
Sunshine and Happiness
Take advantage of sunny days to lift your spirits and enhance your mental health naturally.
Summertime Blues: Coping with Parental Stress
The demands of keeping children entertained, safe, and emotionally regulated during the summer can easily lead to increased stress and anxiety in parents.