We learn patterns of coping from a young age and often these same ways of coping that helped us survive in childhood become cumbersome later in life.
One of the most important things we can do for ourselves in this time is to develop skills and practices that move us towards self-care and self-compassion.
“WHAT WE ONCE ENJOYED DEEPLY WE CAN NEVER LOSE. ALL THAT WE LOVE DEEPLY BECOMES PART OF US.” – HELEN KELLER
Trials are transformative when they can move us closer to what really matters.
“Without any form of acknowledgement, the energy of a loss or trial compounds in our bodies. We need ways to honor our losses and trials and to express our grief energy.” Amy Alexander, LMFT