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Women in the Manosphere: Trauma, Familiarity, and the Devil You Know

Jennifer Blaney April 3, 2026 No Comments

Introduction When I first wrote about the manosphere, what stayed with me was not anger, but sadness. I wrote about boys and girls drawn into a system built on unmet…

I’m in My Tommy Shelby Era

Jennifer Blaney March 28, 2026 No Comments

There are moments in life where something quietly shifts, and you realise you are no longer willing to live in the same way you once did. For me, I would…

Boys and Girls in the Manosphere: Trauma, Belonging, and Danger

Jennifer Blaney March 23, 2026 No Comments

Initial Reactions: Sadness and Dread Watching Louis Theroux’s The Manosphere, I expected to feel angry. Instead, I felt profound sadness. Two young men told Theroux that depression is not real…

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, a friend, a colleague, or even an author in a book, it’s easy to take their words…

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

Jennifer Blaney November 5, 2025 No Comments

Seasonal Low Mood: Understanding SAD and How to Support Yourself This Winter As the seasons shift, many of us notice changes not only in the world around us but also…

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