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Surviving (and Reimagining) the Holidays with Food and Self-Compassion

The holidays have a way of turning the volume up on everything. Joy gets louder. Grief gets louder. old family dynamics resurface, and for many people, food—already complicated—becomes the centerpiece of stress, shame, control, or coping. In a recent episode of The...

How to Navigate Emotional Triggers During the Holidays: A Trauma-Informed Guide

The holiday season is often portrayed as cozy, joyful, and magical—but as many people know, it can also stir up some of the most complicated emotions we carry. Family gatherings, travel, old traditions, and the pressure to “be cheerful” can activate parts of us we...

Seeing With the Eyes of the Soul

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Patty speaks with Family Constellation facilitators Maria do Carmo, who guides us into the deeper wisdom of this healing practice. Through their dialogue we witness how the constellation field reveals unseen family dynamics, restores belonging, and allows love to flow again. Their exchange offers a living example of how presence, humility, and trust open the door to transformation.

Attachment Trauma

Attachment Trauma

When people walk into therapy, they usually don’t come with a tidy record of their early life. Adults rarely know the details of what happened between birth and age two—the years that quietly shape so much of our emotional world. Instead, they come with what’s happening now: struggles in relationships, painful emotions, or a sense that something inside just feels… off.
That’s where the work begins

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Understanding Anxious Attachment

Understanding Anxious Attachment

Have you ever found yourself overthinking a text message, needing constant reassurance, or worrying your partner might leave—even when things seem okay?

That might be anxious attachment at work.

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The Secure Bond

The Secure Bond

The Secure Bond: Why Feeling Safe, Seen, and Soothed Matters for All of Us Some people move through relationships with a quiet kind of confidence. They stay grounded during conflict, express their needs openly, and support others without losing their own footing....

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