“Parental treatment can affect not only how you feel about yourself as an adult but also the quality of your relationships.”

“While many experience the setbacks and tragedies of life with grief and mourning, many feel they are not entitled to the word.”

“People are lifted up by relationships in which the other person models, instigates, and supports psychological flexibility and mindfulness.”

“Growing up in this type of environment conditions a child to become hyper-observant in learning micro-behaviors—in assessing for the slightest differences in expression or nuances in their parents’ approval or disapproval.”

“Researchers have found that feeling contented isn’t good for the species because it keeps us from seeking further benefits or improvements.”

“Research has demonstrated a link between trauma and many symptoms of anxiety, finding that our experiences in childhood and beyond often lead to behavior manifestations present well into adulthood.”

“An inability to get started often stems from the stories we tell ourselves, often inaccurate, about who we are and what we're capable of.”