Self-Connection and Identity

Have you been struggling with:

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Being so wrapped up in roles like parent, partner, friend, employee, or student that you’ve lost track of who YOU are

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Feeling disconnected from your values, dreams, and passions

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Trying to meet everyone else’s needs and neglecting your own
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Self-criticism and lack of compassion for your own perceived shortcomings and failures
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Feeling blocked in connecting to your authentic self and living in alignment with who you truly are
Woman high in self-esteem and self-acceptance.

If you’ve been struggling to find yourself, express yourself, or accept yourself, we can help. Together, we can get you in touch with your true needs, wants, and passions, and so you can start crafting your life on your terms.

There are so many ways in which life pulls us away from living as our true, authentic selves. From the day we’re born, we absorb social and cultural messages telling us how we should look, how we should behave, and how we should think and feel. When faced with constant pressure do and be all things we’re supposed to do and be, is it any wonder we lose connection with ourselves?

And yet living a connected, aligned life is of profound importance. Living as your authentic self is what enables you to find self-acceptance, meaning, and genuine fulfillment. Being connected to your true self allows you to make choices that fall in line with your own needs and values, letting you be truly present for yourself and with others. True connection and presence are at the heart of both personal growth and satisfying relationships.

Reconnecting with yourself isn’t always easy. Some of the messages you have received are strong and deeply ingrained. Initially, it can be hard to resist them, especially if the people in your life are invested in you staying disconnected and serving their needs instead of your own. But you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to help you start the process of reconnection and self-discovery.
We can show you how to tune into the voice that represents your core self, how to listen to it and strengthen it. Together, we can dismantle the negative messages that block you from living authentically, replacing them with new ones that foster curiosity, confidence, and self-love. We can help you start your most important journey: your journey back to yourself.

Want to learn more?

Check out some of the resources below!

Websites

  • Kristin Neff’s self-compassion website
  • Positive Psychology article on authentic living
  • Brene Brown’s website full of authentic living resources

Books

  • Authentic by Stephen Joseph
  • When Helping You is Hurting Me by Carmen Renee Berry
  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
In this poignant and funny TEDTalk, Karen Faith shares her journey towards self-love, self-acceptance and embracing all parts of herself.