A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Shadow in the Therapy Room: The invisible weight we carry into the room
by: Cynthia SchwartzbergPublished on: 05/13/2026The blog explores how stress and protective patterns affect therapy—and tools to stay present.
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The Day I Cracked My Tooth
by: Erena DiGonisPublished on: 04/30/2026The blog reflects on how chronic stress shows up in the body, the impact of internal pressure, and how small daily habits can support nervous system regulation and prevent overwhelm.
Self-Care
When the Person Who Helped You Feel Safe Dies
by: Kelly DaughertyPublished on: 04/16/2026The blog explains how losing someone who provided emotional safety can dysregulate the nervous system through attachment and co-regulation, and how continuing bonds and self-compassion help restore stability.
Grief
The Messy Side of Mindfulness: What Therapists Need to Know
by: Erena DiGonisPublished on: 04/02/2026The blog explores why mindfulness can feel uncomfortable, how to pace practices for clients and therapists, and trauma-informed strategies to make mindfulness supportive, flexible, and human.
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