Why Co-Dependent People Struggle to Let Go After a Relationship Ends Co-dependent individuals often struggle with letting go of relationships when they end because their sense of self-worth and identity is deeply tied to the connection with others. Here are a few key reasons why: Fear of Abandonment: Co-dependent people often have an intense fear [...]
Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse: Insights from a Survivor and Practitioner Healing from childhood sexual abuse is a deeply personal and often challenging journey. Recognising your specific needs in this process is an important step toward recovery. Naturally, there is so much that could be said on this topic. From the many clients I [...]
12 Stages of Healing Associated with Body-Breath Wellness There are many pathways that support personal growth and transformation. The following 12 Stages detail a holistic framework of exercises that I have personally used (and still use) in my daily practices related to body-breath wellness to integrate physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects of my [...]
The Hero's Journey: A Transformative Framework for Personal Growth Recently, I've been revisiting the work of Joseph Campbell, whose books had a profound effect on me as a teenager and young adult. In brief, at age eighteen, I suffered a serious spinal injury that warranted many surgeries. Things did not go according to plan, thoughts [...]
Codependent Relationships: From Dysfunction to Functionality Codependency can be described as a (psychological and behavioural) condition in which a person excessively relies on another for emotional support, approval, or a sense of purpose, often at the expense of their own well-being. This relationship dynamic typically involves one person enabling the other's dysfunctional behaviour (e.g., addiction, [...]
Behaviour patterns to Avoid in a Loving Relationship – The Non-Negotiables In a conscious relationship, to create and sustain love, trust, and safety, and to enable intimacy and vulnerability, it is essential to develop healthy habits, behaviours, and communication skills that promote mutual respect, understanding, and growth. Every individual has certain core needs that, [...]
Key Ingredients for Building a Lasting Loving Relationship - The Essentials Too often, people enter new relationships without really knowing the other person or assessing whether they’re personally ready and/or compatible for a long-term, conscious relationship. An important aspect for any couple is to gain clarity about what they need in order to feel safe, [...]
