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Self-Worth Part 2 – How Do I Feel Worthy Enough?

Self-Worth Part 2 – How Do I Feel Worthy Enough?

It is possible! Feeling worthy enough now, is about knowing that your worth as a human is not tied to anything external, deeply internalising that you are enough, now, simply for being human. This deep knowing can be achieved in various ways. Obviously I am biased and...

Self-Worth Part 1 – Why You’re Already Enough

Self-Worth Part 1 – Why You’re Already Enough

One therapy goal that comes up consistently with clients, is a wish for better self-esteem, self-worth, or self-love. The thinking seems to be that this quality needs to be gotten somehow, or more of it needs to be obtained, or built in some way. This thinking makes...

The Complexity of Loving Someone Who Hurt You

The Complexity of Loving Someone Who Hurt You

When we are kids, we should grow up within an atmosphere of love and safety. But when someone who is supposed to love you also causes you harm, you can become an adult who has a confusing mix of love, anger and longing towards that person. Resolving these conflicted...

Exploring Betrayal Trauma

Exploring Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal trauma (Freyd, 1994) happens when the people who are supposed to care for us as children, such as parents, cause deep emotional harm by betraying out trust.  In this article, I will focus on betrayal trauma within the parent-child relationship, though similar...

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