by Wendy van Es | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about something most people struggle with but rarely say out loud: the inner critic. That voice in your head that says you’re not doing enough, not good enough, not strong enough. It might sound like a drill sergeant, or maybe it’s quieter—just a steady...
by Wendy van Es | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a world that often feels overwhelming, especially for those grappling with self-criticism, depression, anxiety, or trauma, mindfulness and resiliency can be life-changing practices. They aren’t just abstract concepts — they are powerful tools that can help you find...
by Wendy van Es | Jun 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Power of Resiliency: Thriving Through Life’s Challenges Resiliency is more than just the ability to bounce back—it’s the strength to adapt, grow, and thrive in the face of adversity. It’s what allows us to keep moving forward, even when life throws its hardest...
by Wendy van Es | Dec 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Mindfulness: The Basics Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment without judgment or the desire to change it. It includes observing one’s thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without becoming entangled in them. The ‘What is...
by Wendy van Es | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Paul Gilbert, the developer of compassion-focused therapy defines compassion as “sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it” (Gilbert, 2020, p. 4). Compassion focused therapy is based on the idea that we all have...
