by Harper West | Jun 20, 2022 | Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Shame
NOTE: I find that everyone can benefit from information on how to strengthen self-worth with self-compassion, so I highly recommend these practices for my therapy clients. I know that learning to be self-accepting was life-changing for me. This information is...
by Harper West | May 29, 2017 | Trauma
Beyond War: Broadening the Definition of Trauma On Memorial Day, we honor veterans and members of the armed forces for their service to our country. Sadly, sometimes this service includes the horrific experience of war and violence. Certainly, these experiences meet...
by Harper West | Aug 8, 2016 | Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized
Do you want to: feel more calm, contented and fulfilled with life manage emotional problems such as irritability, anger, anxiety and depression strengthen your relationships be truly self-confident and learn to love yourself! If you live in the...
by Harper West | Jul 7, 2016 | Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized
Writing a journal can actually lead to more than just insight. It can improve mindfulness, self-acceptance and improve relaxation. New research shows that writing about feelings is key to handling difficult emotions – like...
by Harper West | Jul 6, 2016 | DSM, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized
By learning self-acceptance and how to tolerate shame, I transformed my personality in large and small ways — 22 ways that I detailed in my last two blogs – here and here. My experience provided me with solid anecdotal evidence that developing self-acceptance...