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Using Tarot as a Reflective Tool in Integrative Psychotherapy

Jennifer Blaney February 24, 2026 No Comments

IntroductionI’m an integrative psychotherapist. My training spans psychoanalytic, person-centred, and existential approaches, and over the years I’ve layered in neuro-affirming practices, somatic work, mindfulness and symbolic tools like tarot. When…

Staying Grounded in a Restless World: The Healing Power of Humility

Jennifer Blaney February 7, 2026 No Comments

The inspiration for this article arrived unexpectedly at 4:30 this morning when I woke up and could not get back to sleep (the joys of perimenopause). Like many people do…

You Don’t Have to Force Yourself Into the Big Room

Jennifer Blaney January 12, 2026 No Comments

One of the most common things people are told in therapy is: “Ground yourself in the present moment.” And while that advice can be helpful sometimes, for many people, especially…

The Difference Between Feeling “Squirmy” and Feeling Unsafe: Why It Matters for Your Healing

Jennifer Blaney January 7, 2026 No Comments

Understanding Your Body’s Signals One of the most common questions clients bring into therapy is: “How do I know if I’m genuinely unsafe… or just uncomfortable?” Your body can send…

🎄 Surviving Christmas: Family Dynamics, Self‑Care, and Healthy Boundaries

Jennifer Blaney December 15, 2025 No Comments

Christmas is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” For some, it really can feel joyful and connected. But for many, it’s also a season of pressure,…

Opinions vs. Facts: How Perception Shapes Our World

Jennifer Blaney November 28, 2025 No Comments

Opinions vs. Facts: How Perception Shapes Our World When someone speaks to us, whether it’s a friend, a colleague, or even an author in a book, it’s easy to take…

Beyond Seasonal Depression: What Does This Weather Mean to You?

Jennifer Blaney November 5, 2025 No Comments

As the seasons shift, many of us notice changes not only in the world around us but also in how we feel inside. Shorter days, cooler air, and cloudy skies…

People Pleasing: Why It’s So Hard to Stop—and Why It’s Worth It

Jennifer Blaney October 21, 2025 No Comments

People pleasing often masquerades as kindness, empathy, or being “easy-going.” But beneath the surface, it can be a deeply ingrained survival strategy, one that leaves us disconnected from our own…

Visiting Our Parents: Why We Sometimes Feel Like Kids Again

Jennifer Blaney October 10, 2025 No Comments

Have you ever walked into your childhood home and suddenly felt like a teenager again? Maybe you find yourself reacting to your parents in ways you thought you’d outgrown—feeling sensitive,…

The Window of Tolerance: Why Self-Awareness Opens the Door to Emotional Resilience

Jennifer Blaney August 30, 2025 No Comments

In the world of trauma-informed therapy, few concepts are as quietly transformative as the Window of Tolerance. Coined by Dr Dan Siegel, this term describes the optimal emotional zone in…

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