by Diane Hilleary | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s back to school time. We all have long lists of things our kids need as they return to the classroom, and one thing we hope they have plenty of is self-compassion. Starting school can be an emotionally difficult time for our kids. They are adjusting to new...
by Diane Hilleary | Jun 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Recently I received a card with a sparkly turtle on the front and I felt so seen! You see, I am a sparkly turtle; Turtle-ing is the way I navigate the world. I’m curious and love learning and experiencing new things but I’m also cautious and fearful about new...
by Diane Hilleary | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
My brain can be so exhausting! How about yours? Our brains are wired for survival, not happiness. They constantly scan for problems and fears to worry about because our brains think that’s super helpful. It’s not. On the one hand, knowing that my constant...
by Diane Hilleary | Sep 21, 2019 | Emotionally Sensitive Person
When parents are exhausted from a long day of work and their children need to talk about a situation they experienced at school that day, it may be hard to muster the energy to pause and really listen. The urge to wrap up the conversation by saying something like,...
by Diane Hilleary | Sep 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Research has shown that 20% of the population has a higher physiological sensitivity to emotions. These folks, me included, experience emotions more intensely and for a longer duration than the 80 percenters. Clients who have this trait are able to pick up on subtle...
by Diane Hilleary | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
A self-compassion break is an easily accessible Mindful Self-Compassion skill. You don’t need to carve out 20 minutes to meditate; you just need a moment to be mindful. Here are the 3 steps: Step 1. Mindfulness: “This is a moment of suffering.” You can rephrase this...
