Finally!! This is exactly how I’ve felt for a long time and what I share with my clients. Forced healing through affirmations feels manipulative and it seems like it’s echoing in so many healing spaces. I fell for it at first, and kept thinking I was doing it wrong. Then my self compassion’s voice got a bit louder, along with my snarky & sassy side laughing at the absurdity of it. The magic word ‘yet’ has helped me in my own process too. Acknowledgment of presence while allowing and growing capacity is so key!
Well-said! My greatest concern here is that this isn't just limited to wellness spaces, but supposedly clinically-informed ones as well. Here's to not retraumatizing ourselves or our clients!
Finally!! This is exactly how I’ve felt for a long time and what I share with my clients. Forced healing through affirmations feels manipulative and it seems like it’s echoing in so many healing spaces. I fell for it at first, and kept thinking I was doing it wrong. Then my self compassion’s voice got a bit louder, along with my snarky & sassy side laughing at the absurdity of it. The magic word ‘yet’ has helped me in my own process too. Acknowledgment of presence while allowing and growing capacity is so key!
Here’s to your self-compassion voice getting stronger! Your clients are lucky to have you!
Well-said! My greatest concern here is that this isn't just limited to wellness spaces, but supposedly clinically-informed ones as well. Here's to not retraumatizing ourselves or our clients!