by Michelle Stockton | Nov 1, 2023 | Healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relationships
Few relationships have as profound and enduring an impact on us as the one we have with our mother. As children, we are born with the innate need to feel safe, loved, and accepted by our caregivers. Children who do not receive this kind of emotionally attuned...
by PACMH Team | Jul 5, 2023 | Anxiety, Life Transitions
Conflict rarely feels good. Most of us avoid it at all costs. Others of us may decide to confront conflict head-on but leave damage in our wake. Regardless, when conflict occurs, disruptive and unsettling thoughts and emotions swirl in our minds and hearts. Our...
by PACMH Team | May 31, 2023 | Life Transitions, Trauma
There is a funny little acronym in the therapy world called EAT, and it doesn’t mean what you might imagine! Instead of a tall stack of pancakes, or a meatless or meaty burger, imagine a painting, a dance, a song, or poem that expresses feelings, stories, and...
by Chris Curia | Apr 26, 2023 | Happiness, Loneliness, Self-Care, Self-Talk
There was a time when I believed the beautiful lie that everything happened for a reason. In this conception of the universe, every feeling I experienced served some greater purpose that helped me escape the present moment with the promise of a brighter tomorrow. My...
by PACMH Team | Apr 19, 2023 | Relationships
Learning how to have empathy for your partner or spouse is a great way to build closeness and trust. When someone empathizes with you, it leads to feeling accepted, connected, and understood. Empathy builds intimacy while a lack of empathy creates distance and...
