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Written by: Danilio Taloma Have you ever noticed the way your breathing changes when you are crying? More specifically, when you are in a highly activated or intense state of crying, your breathing pattern shifts in a profound way that often goes unnoticed. There’s a peculiar phenomenon happening with the breath in these intense states: sudden, “double-sharp” inhales and longer exhales. Think back to the last time you may have felt or seen this reflex take action. As the body

Written by: Brooke Narragon Letting go and moving on can be a significant and pivotal point in any relationship that can lead to new opportunities and perspectives. Conversely, people will make efforts to put off and avoid change, just to stay in the familiar. Change can be daunting, unfamiliar, and often chaotic. Especially when it coincides with letting go of relationships we know no longer serve us. What a lot of people don’t realize is change, while uncomfortable at first

Discover three powerful practices that can help cultivate lasting happiness: presence, compassion, and gratitude. Learn how these simple yet meaningful shifts can bring greater peace and fulfillment into everyday life.

Sometimes what looks like laziness is actually emotional overload. Learn how burnout and nervous system overwhelm can affect motivation, energy, and emotional wellbeing — and discover gentle ways to support yourself through healing and regulation.

There are moments when everything feels like too much. Your thoughts are racing. Your body feels tense. And no matter how much you try to “push through,” it doesn’t quite help. In those moments, what you actually need isn’t more pressure. You need a pause. At Healing with Grace, we believe that regulation isn’t about forcing yourself to be calm — it’s about gently coming back to yourself. That’s why we created a free resource: “The Calm Within.” This is a simple, 1-page gui

Written by: Bethany Hickey Many people come to therapy wanting to explain what they feel, and then realize the words don’t quite capture it. Conversation is indeed powerful, but healing isn't just about words. Sometimes, words are hard to find. At times, they don't capture what we’re feeling. Art, movement, and music provide another way to express ourselves. Why Creativity Helps Our emotional experiences don’t fit neatly into stories. Creative activities engage parts of the b

Learn how the Change Triangle helps you understand defenses, inhibitory emotions, and core emotions to reach a calmer and more authentic emotional state.

Procrastination is something many of us face daily. It sneaks in quietly, making us delay tasks we know are important. Sometimes, it feels like a harmless habit, but over time, it can cause stress, missed opportunities, and frustration. I’ve often wondered why do we procrastinate and how we can break free from this cycle. In this post, I want to share insights into the causes of procrastination and practical steps to help you stop putting things off and start moving forward

When we think about emotional health, we often focus on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. But there is a quieter, deeper process happening inside us that plays a crucial role in how we experience and manage emotions. This process is called interoception. It’s our body’s way of sensing internal signals like heartbeat, hunger, or breath. Understanding and tuning into these signals can transform how we relate to our emotions and ourselves. Interoception is like an internal

Gentle Reminders for the Season