by Shannan Blum | Dec 31, 2023 | Healing the Heart, Inner Child Healing, Psychospiritual Tools
Photo credit to my adult daughter (who still loves her Winnie the Pooh shirt and Madeline doll) Introduction If you’re confused by what “inner child healing,” means, you’re not alone. I first remember hearing about the inner child concept from John Bradshaw’s 1990...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction In a world filled with constant distractions and the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment OR to get super invested in things “going a certain way.” Mindfulness, a practice rooted...
by Shannan Blum | Dec 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Validation is a fundamental concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an approach developed by Marsha M. Linehan. I find a lot of misconceptions occur when learning validation – particularly when we are communicating with partners or our...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction I’m callin’ a LOUD BS on the incessant “body positivity” messages and I’m more than a bit curious about when body positivity turned so toxic! I’m all for whole-self acceptance (it’s part of my healing and coaching services), and the genuine and difficult...
by Shannan Blum | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, emotions can often become tangled webs that we struggle to unravel. From the joy of success to the pain of disappointment, emotions are an integral part of the human experience. Something I’ve coined,...
