Can You Gaslight Yourself?

A lot of social media has picked up on therapy lingo, but it doesn't always get the definitions right - including professionals. The term "gaslighting" is frequently used incorrectly (if you're not sure what that is, you can read about it here) and more recently the term "self-gaslighting" has been gaining a lot of traction. So can you gaslight yourself?

Communication, Feelings, Mental health, Relationships, Self-EsteemStephanie HulsJuly 30, 2024Gaslighting

The Art of Self-Compassion

Self-compassion acknowledges our struggles as normal and valid, and extends kindness to ourselves, especially when we perceive that we failed. It’s choosing to understand our experience and focus on validation rather than on judgment and shame.

Emotions, Feelings, Process of Change, Self-care, Stress, Self-EsteemStephanie HulsApril 15, 2020Self-care, Self-Esteem, Mental health, Self-Compassion

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

i recognize this acknowledgment is only one step and much work is to be done in order to follow through on the calls to action made by the truth and reconciliation commission of canada.