by Gina Nelson | Apr 9, 2024 | Beliefs, Shame
But I’m Just Too Busy Life is Busy. I get it! You’re running around trying to manage life or the lives of your kids, parents, or others and sometimes it’s just all overwhelming. Yet when clients come to me with this question and want the miracle answer or nugget of...
by Gina Nelson | Jan 16, 2024 | Shame
It’s My Fault It’s My Fault is a very common negative cognition that so many of my clients carry the burden of. Often these individuals assume things are their fault even if everything inside them questions the validity of this. Individuals who are quick to assume...
by Gina Nelson | Oct 25, 2021 | Addiction, Couple Therapy, Shame
What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse where one person or group manipulates another, making them question or doubt their own mental health. When you are being Gaslit, you start doubting your memory, perception, and judgment. Every time...
by Gina Nelson | Jul 19, 2021 | Shame
3 Factors of Self-Criticism In Kristin Neff’s new book Fierce Self Compassion she talks about 3 factors that play a role in our Self- Criticism. Neff indicates that the number one reason people are harsh rather than kind toward themselves is because “they believe...
by Gina Nelson | Jun 21, 2021 | Shame
While looking for home decor, I came across many variations of a sign that said “This is Us..Our Life-Our Story-Our Home! While I love this sign, I think it takes courage and vulnerability to really accept and live in your truth. The message embraces the reality of...
