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TGIF | Conquering Rejection Sensitivity: A Guide to Resilience for Anyone and Women with ADHD
Most people are susceptible to fears of rejection. When I work with clients, drilling down our thoughts often leads them to conclude that, at the core, they are afraid of being unloveable, alone, and abandoned. Threats of rejection trigger these deep fears.
Interestingly, for women and girls, rejection fear is heightened when you throw in an ADHD brain. Called Rejection Sensitivity, women with ADHD have more of it due to a mix of brain chemistry, emotional challenges, and past experiences.
The thing is, people with ADHD often struggle to regulate their emotions, so even small social interactions can feel intensely personal. This sensitivity can be traced back to childhood experiences of rejection, like bullying or harsh criticism, which condition the brain to expect rejection and react strongly to it.
TGIF | How Simone Biles and the Olympics Highlight the Vital Connection Between Mental Health and Peak Performance
This year marked the first time in many that I intentionally sat down to watch the Olympic Games. The thrill of the women's soccer matches, track and field events turned our living room into a stadium, and then there was "breaking," a fresh addition to the games.
But where the U.S. truly shined—exemplifying resilience, compassion, empowerment, and awe-inspiring talent—was in gymnastics. Let's pause for a moment honor the GOAT, Simone Biles, and what she's taught the world as a springboard to dive deeper into the importance of mental health in physical health.
TGIF | ADHD and Women: A Unique Perspective
Have you ever felt like your brain works at a different speed than everyone else? Like you're constantly juggling thoughts, tasks, and emotions, often feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood? Eek, hand raised...
Welp, you're not alone. Today, let's talk about ADHD in women.
TGIF | Reconnecting with Yourself: How Somatic Therapy Can Heal Your Attachment Wounds
In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares how somatic therapy and body-based interventions can be supportive resources for healing attachment wounds. Attachment wounds can show up in all sorts of ways – difficulty trusting others, fear of intimacy, or a constant feeling of being on guard. But the good news: these wounds can heal.
TGIF | Embracing Mistakes: Building Compassion Through Tolerance and Trust
Have you ever made a mistake? I certainly have, and I want to share two significant experiences from my career in human resources over a decade ago. These moments taught me invaluable lessons about tolerance, grace, and the power of embracing our imperfections.
TGIF | Finding Happiness: From People-Pleaser to Self-Trust
In this week’s TGIF, Kerry shares how we can step out of people-pleasing, solution-fixing, advice-giving, and return to ourselves and our own happiness through practices such as gratitude, boundaries, finding joy and forgiveness. “Our natural instinct is to want to restore harmony. But what happens when this constant state of "fixing" leaves us feeling drained, resentful, and even a little lost ourselves?”
TGIF | Finding Peace in a Chaotic World: Balancing Tragedy and Joy
In this week’s TGIF, Kerry discusses the paradox of being constantly and consistently informed. Having boundaries and protecting your peace does not mean you are disconnected from the world. “We can still be informed, engaged citizens while prioritizing our own well-being.”
TGIF | Finding Your Chill: A Deep Dive into Nervous System Regulation and Authentic Calm
Let's talk about calm. But not just any calm – we're diving deep into authentic calm, the kind rooted in nervous system regulation, not avoidance.
TGIF | Why Mindful Awareness is Key to Overcoming Stress and Perfectionism
Wow, what a weekend it was! The last days of school, birthdays, special events, and activities all piled up into one non-stop whirlwind. While I felt fine throughout it all—surviving, you could say—come Monday, I crashed.
TGIF | Letting Go and Embracing the Flow: Reflections on Turning 38
Today is my birthday, and as is tradition, it's a time for me to pause and reflect on the past year. This year, in particular, has been a journey of realignment.
TGIF | Remembering the Unseen: How Trauma Affects Us All
In this week’s TGIF, Kerry writes about how trauma is complex, affects us all and how it mustn’t be ignored. “The truth is that trauma affects us all. It affects our relationships, our work, and our overall well-being. It affects our communities, our society, and our world. And it's only by acknowledging and addressing our trauma that we can begin to heal.”
TGIF | Embracing the Unknown: Why Change is a Good Thing
In this weeks TGIF, Kerry emphasizes that change is inherently positive, despite the common fear it incites. Change, including progress and embracing the unknown, are crucial for growth.
TGIF | Surrendering to Stillness: Navigating Anxiety Through Trust and Inner Healing
Anxiety is a relentless and exhausting companion, always future-tripping and planning the next decade of my life. She makes food choices challenging, taking me away from listening to my hunger and instead pausing in front of the fridge in analysis paralysis. But Anxiety is also my friend, a soldier who has made me respond quickly to things, think on my feet, and take some chances.
TGIF | Rethinking Beauty: Cultivating Self-Worth and Body Positivity
You Are More Beautiful Than You Think
In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month and Mother's Day, I'm writing to all the women who think less of themselves.
TGIF | Embracing the Wisdom of Aging: A Journey of Self-Discovery & Empowerment
As my youngest son turned four, I reflected on the end of my reproductive years. In a moment of panic, I realized that after childbearing, all that comes next is aging – something that society has weaponized to make women spend too much money in trying to prevent it from showing.
TGIF | Working with Anxiety: Embracing Somatic Experiences and Parts Work
.I've sensed a notable increase in unsettledness among us, likely attributed to the current state of the world and the impending elections. Our team is acutely aware of how election cycles impact the collective's mental health and resilience. This year is proving to be no exception.
TGIF | Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating Life with Mindfulness and Hope
As the seasons transition into Spring, there's a palpable shift in the air—a sense of urgency and renewal. Perhaps it's the recent solar eclipse or simply the natural rhythm of life, but both my team and I have noticed an increase in clients reaching out for support, some after extended periods of absence.
TGIF | Navigating the Pleasure-Pain Paradigm: Protecting Our Children in the Digital Age
There is no doubt that phones, these mini computers available in an instant to gratify our needs, increase satisfaction. We know that each time we can instantly purchase something with a speedy delivery (Amazon, Jimmy Johns), we get a dopamine kick.
TGIF | How to Reset: Embracing the Journey of Parts Work
As we reflect on our behaviors, both past and present, we often unearth roots that trace back to our childhood experiences. Rather than approaching these discoveries with judgment, we strive to embrace them with compassion, recognizing them as coping mechanisms developed in response to our early environments. In our pursuit of understanding these origins, we often encounter younger versions of ourselves trapped in pain and shame.
TGIF | Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Transformative Power of Creative Expression
Creative expression packs a punch when it comes to mental health benefits. When you dive into painting, writing, or jamming on your guitar, you're tapping into some serious brain chemistry.