I’ve had a long absence from my blog, and haven’t written any new posts for quite awhile! I want to apologize to those who have been wondering where I went. Like so many others, I have found that I occasionally need a break from online activities. I wish I could promise that it will never … Read More
forgiveness
A Sense of Shame vs. Feeling Guilty
As a Santa Barbara Therapist, I’ve talked with many unhappy clients about feelings of guilt and shame. Both are very heavy burdens to carry. They limit our ability to create the lives that we crave. Guilt is a sense that we’ve done something specific that’s wrong. This can be easier to heal than shame. When … Read More
Forgive Yourself for Past Mistakes
If you’re feeling bad about yourself, learn how to look at who you are today. Stop judging yourself for mistakes you made many years ago, or even for what you did yesterday. You can’t change the past. None of us can. So many of my clients come in with a poor sense of themselves, based … Read More