People Pleasing: When protection turns to self-abandonment

by: Brittany DmuchowskiPublished on: 03/03/2026

People pleasing is not a weakness, it’s a learned form of self-protection. Long before the tendency to cater to the needs of others became exhausting and confusing, it served a survival purpose.

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People Pleasing: When protection turns to self-abandonment

The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing the Nervous System

The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing the Nervous Systemby: Sophia KlassenPublished on: 11/11/2025

When you’re struggling, how do you usually talk to yourself? For many people, the inner voice is more of a harsh critic than a supportive friend. Phrases like “I should be over this by now” or “Why can’t I handle this better?” can come up quickly when we’re under stress.

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The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing the Nervous System

Understanding Your Window of Tolerance: A Guide to Nervous System Regulation

Understanding Your Window of Tolerance: A Guide to Nervous System Regulationby: Sophia KlassenPublished on: 13/10/2025

When you are feeling “checked out”, emotionally overwhelmed or burnt out, a helpful tool is the concept of the Window of Tolerance.

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Understanding Your Window of Tolerance: A Guide to Nervous System Regulation

Coping With Identity Shifts

Coping With Identity Shiftsby: Marissa PerreaultPublished on: 29/09/2025

Identity, can be a big word with a lot of meaning. So many aspects of our lives are shaped by the way the world perceives us and how we perceive it and ourselves.

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Coping With Identity Shifts

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