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Identity & Self-Discovery, Personal, Relationships, Therapy, Therapy Cards

Meeting My Humor Part

What happens when I stop laughing at my pain—and start listening to the part of me that laughs? This week, I pulled the Humor card from Parts in Me and decided to ask it a few questions—just to see what it might say back. Because humor has always been here...

Emotional Regulation & Grounding, Guides & Tips, Personal, Therapy

The Role of Humor in Therapy: How to Use It Without Losing Connection

Humor has always found its way into therapy rooms. Sometimes it’s a bridge, sometimes a shield, sometimes a lifeline. The question isn’t whether humor belongs—it does. The question is how to use it in ways that deepen the work, rather than distract from it. As someone who has both sat...

Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

Body Awareness Experiment

I tried a little experiment this week.I opened a Google Form with just one question:What is my body feeling, and what is it asking of me? The first part, what I’m feeling, was pretty easy.But recognizing that those sensations are actually a request for something? That’s totally new for me....

Mental health, Personal, Relationships, Therapy Cards

Love & Play: A Personal Reflection

Growing up, I thought love was about getting things right. Saying the perfect words, showing up in the right way, knowing how to navigate emotions without making mistakes. But love—whether for ourselves, our partners, or our clients—isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. And presence often looks like play. Play is...

Mental health, Personal, Therapy, Therapy Cards

The Power of Visual Prompts in Therapy: How “Parts in Me” and “Emotions in Time” Came to Life

Therapy is often viewed as a space for dialogue—a meeting of minds where healing emerges through conversation. But what happens when words don’t come easily? When emotions feel too overwhelming, abstract, or foreign to name? This was my reality as a teenager navigating mental health struggles, and it’s the reason...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Disability & Accessibility, Mental Health & Society, Personal

Seeking Validation in a World That Doesn’t Understand My Disability

It’s been over a year since I’ve been able to walk unaided. For short distances, I rely on two walking canes, but for almost everything outside of the house, I need my mobility scooter or wheelchair. Despite this, I’ve been denied a disability parking permit time after time, because what...

Entertainment & Media, Personal

Next to Normal Review: A Shattering Exploration of Grief, Mental Illness, and Acceptance

I recently had the privilege of flying to London to catch one of the final performances of Next to Normal in the west end. After what felt like a lifetime of anticipation, I was ready for an emotional rollercoaster— and it delivered. Not only was the show powerful, but I...

Guides & Tips, Mental health, Personal, Therapy

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Mental Health Journey

When I first started my mental health journey, I had no idea what I was in for. I thought it was going to be this neat little path where I’d figure out my “issues” and magically become some balanced, put together version of myself. Spoiler alert: it didn’t exactly work...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Personal, Social Anxiety

Navigating Social Anxiety: My Personal Journey and Tips for Coping

Hey everyone, it’s Hilit. I hope this finds you well. Today, I want to talk about social anxiety – something I’ve personally struggled with for many years. My first memories of social anxiety date back to my teenage years. I was always the quiet girl in the classroom, afraid to...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Disability & Accessibility, Pain & Chronic Illness, Personal

My Not So Great Experience in Pain Management Group and What I’m Going To Do Next

To be effectively managed, pain must be met and acknowledged. While I often bring lessons from my personal journey, I must admit I am always learning myself. Today, I’m reflecting on a recent experience that didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I decided to partake in a group therapy...
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