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The People-Pleaser Origin Story: How Emotionally Immature Parents Shape Adult Self-Abandonment
Many people who struggle with people-pleasing grew up with emotionally immature parents, where love and safety often felt conditional. Understanding where these patterns come from isn’t about blaming parents or staying stuck in the past—it’s about recognizing how your early experiences shaped you so you can reclaim your own needs, wants, and voice in adulthood.

People-Pleasing and Invalidation: How Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Your Voice
Persistent invalidation can disrupt self-trust and reinforce people pleasing behavior. Good news: what is learned can be unlearned! Read on for more on the power of self-validation.

Thriving in Polyamorous Relationships: A Guide to Navigating Valentine's Day & Strengthening Connections
Polyamorous relationships present unique challenges on Valentine’s Day. Learn more about celebrating all your boos, communicating effectively, and managing expectations in this blog post.

Getting Started with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): A Beginner-Friendly Roadmap
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy combines ketamine's therapeutic effects with traditional talk therapy to address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional challenges. Learn more about the steps to start your KAP journey toward greater peace and ease.

Getting Ready for Your Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Dosing Session: A Complete Preparation Guide
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is made more powerful when in the comfort of your own home. Check out this post to prepare for your first dosing session.

Boundary Setting
Understanding Boundaries: How to Set Them and Why They Matter
Setting boundaries can be one of the most transformative skills for maintaining healthy relationships and fostering personal growth. However, for many people, the concept of boundaries can feel confusing or intimidating, especially when they’ve never had healthy models to follow. In this blog, we’ll break down the difference between boundaries, rules, and agreements; explore why boundaries can be challenging for certain individuals and communities; and provide actionable insights to help you advocate for your needs.

Let’s Define People-Pleasing Behavior
If you've ever found yourself putting others' needs before your own, constantly seeking approval, or feeling unable to express your true thoughts and feelings, you might be dealing with people-pleasing tendencies. Let’s delve into the definition of people-pleasing, its potential impact on your life, and how therapy can help you navigate this complex pattern.

Origins of the People-Pleasing Trap: Survival of the Friendliest
Many clients seek out therapy when people-pleasing habits are getting in the way of their peace and fulfillment. But for most of us, people-pleasing was an effective survival strategy in our formative years. So how did this way of coping shift so dramatically from helpful to harmful? Let's start at the beginning.