by Shannan Blum | Aug 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction So, as a therapist I follow a lot of other therapy-minded accounts and begin noticing patterns over time. I’ve seen waves and phases of posts about “grounding skills,” “boundaries,” “gaslighting,” and “trauma responses” and currently, “everyone’s a...
by Shannan Blum | Jul 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction We’ve all heard it at some point: “If you love me, you’ll accept me as I am.” It’s a phrase that, on the surface, sounds perfectly reasonable, right? After all, love should be accepting, shouldn’t it? But the problem is...
by Shannan Blum | May 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hello friend! Since recently opening my private practice for 1:1 therapy and coaching – I’ve been getting a lot of questions about these two offerings when clients are exploring personal growth and well-being options. The question often arises: What the...
by Shannan Blum | Mar 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction Ever wondered how animals in the wild stay so alert yet so calm? Their secret? Orientation. 🌍👀 This natural response involves scanning their environment to assess safety – and guess what? Humans have this innate ability too! Let’s unpack...
by Shannan Blum | Mar 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction So, you know you need to set boundaries, but let’s face it, it’s easier said than done. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this struggle. Boundaries can be a real challenge, both for the giver and the receiver. But fear not, my...
by Shannan Blum | Feb 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction Picture this: a pilot sets a course for a specific destination, but accidentally inputs a course that’s just 1 degree off. Doesn’t seem like much, right? But over time, this tiny error means they’ll end up miles away from where they intended to be....