One of the most common words in the invalidating, self-blaming stories we believe about ourselves or our situations is the word "should." The psychol….

When we endure our own tragedies or trials, most of us develop some empathy and compassion for others who are suffering. The trick is to keep that se….

I heard a story about a woman who grew up in Texas. When she was having trouble in her life, she would visit her grandmother, who lived nearby and a….