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I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.

Apr 20, 20227 min read

Your 3 crucial needs and how to manage emotions by filling them

All humans are driven to seek 3 basic needs: safety, connection, and comfort. Learn how understanding & filling needs helps manage emotions.

Sep 24, 20218 min read

How do I know what I’m feeling?

Emotions are crucial to our success, so it's important that we are able to identify exactly what we're feeling. Learn your body clues here!

Aug 27, 20217 min read

How to get started with mindfulness

Mindfulness is an effort to have intentional awareness of what is going on inside of you at the present moment. But how do we do this?

Jul 29, 20217 min read

How does my attachment style impact my relationships?

Our attachment styles will show up with every human interaction. Learn how your tendency towards Secure or Insecure attachment impacts you.

May 21, 20219 min read

What does Borderline Personality Disorder look like?

The BPD criteria are explained in terms to help you better assess if this is something that applies to you or someone you care about.

Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist

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