Emotional Freedom Counseling Blog
Touching therapy, self-care, and life in general.
🌿 Finding Calm Through Nature and Mindfulness
In a world filled with constant noise and screens, we often overlook one of the most natural forms of healing available: stepping outside. Time in nature has a profound impact on mental health, helping to lower stress, reduce anxiety, and improve our mood. This post explores how connecting with the outdoors, even in small ways, can help calm the nervous system and restore a sense of perspective.
Healing Across Cultures
What feels unfamiliar to us may feel like home to someone else. In therapy, honoring those differences can create meaningful moments of healing and connection. This post explores how cultural humility can help us find understanding, whether it's in a relationship or in the therapy room.
Morning Reflections on Worth and Belonging: A Therapist’s Perspective
This morning, after dropping off my six-year-old son at school, I lingered for a moment as I heard other children calling out their "goodbyes" and "I love yous" to their parents. That simple sound carved out a deep furrow in my heart. As both a mom and a therapist, I know those seemingly small moments are anything but small. They are building blocks—the everyday exchanges that tell a child: You matter. You're safe. You're loved.