Writings from a Virginia Therapist who loves horses and helping.
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A Narcissism Therapist Identifies Narcissistic Traits in Parents: How to Heal from Their Impact
Looking in the mirror, we often notice that we’ve inherited Mom's eyes or Dad's hair color. We can usually pinpoint which physical traits came from which side of the family. Typically, we resemble our parents or other family members, which can be fascinating. We...
Navigating Life Transitions with an Equine Therapist in Richmond, VA: Building Resilience and Confidence
Riding horses is something that I have done for as long as I can remember. Horses have been a part of my life since I could crawl to the barn. This love of horses and riding and showing horses has been a constant change in my life. Throughout all my life...
The Power of Connection Between Equestrian and Horse
Riding is a sport of both physical and mental ability. It tests our ability to remember a course of jumps a test or a specific pattern of things. It requires riders to be able to feel the horse's body and their own body and make adjustments so that both can jump,...
Embracing the Messy Path: Understanding the Non-Linear Journey of Trauma Healing
We live in a culture where things are expected to go one way, and generally, if they do not go that way, we find ourselves wondering or thinking something is wrong with us. We have some very high expectations about how things should go. This can look like a tendency...
Recognizing Signs of Covert Narcissism
You are at work, and your co-worker makes a sarcastic comment about something you have done in front of others for the hundredth time. Suddenly, your friend is not speaking to you because you did not respond to a text message. Your parents are picky about everything...
Embracing Change: Navigating Life Transitions with Therapy
What about life? It is constantly changing. What is that saying? The more things change, the more they stay the same. That is very true, yet it does not make the transition or change in things any easier. Life transitions happen if we are prepared for them and when...