by Carly Rosen, MA As humans, we are wired with a biological instinct to avoid what may cause us harm. It is in our nature to run from and protect ourselves against threats – both physical and emotional. You may be familiar with this as the “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In situations that we …
From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion
by Carly Rosen, MA For whatever reason, it is so much easier to talk down to ourselves and to be our own inner critic than it is to be gentle and kind. As cheesy as it sounds, being your own best friend (or at least not your own enemy) can actually improve your quality of …