Mental Health Reflections & Insights

Where healing gets honest, gentle, and human.

Valeska Valeska

Compassion-Focused CBT Skills That Can Help Reduce Anxiety

Anxiety is often driven by an overactive threat response and a harsh inner voice, not a lack of coping skills. This post explores how compassion-focused CBT approaches anxiety by working with thoughts, emotions, and the nervous system together - helping reduce anxiety through understanding, grounding, and self-kindness rather than self-criticism.

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Valeska Valeska

Pet Loss Trauma: Why It’s Real and How Therapy Can Support You

The loss of a pet can be deeply traumatic, especially when the bond was a source of safety, routine, and emotional support. This post explores why pet loss grief is real and valid, how it can impact the nervous system, and how trauma-informed therapy can help you navigate the loss with compassion and care.

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Valeska Valeska

Small Steps Create Big Shifts

Meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight. Learn how small, consistent steps can transform your life without burning out or overwhelming your nervous system.

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