“He who knows he has enough is rich.” ~Lao Tzu, Dao De Jing Starting from a very young age, those around us are teaching us what “success” is supposed to …
Defining Success
Tag: therapy
Finding Presence in the Face of Doubt
As an intern at Torus Therapy and someone who is newly heading into the field of social work, I admit that I struggle with feelings of imposter syndrome. At times …
Working with Fear
“Non-fear is the greatest gift we can offer to those we love. Nothing is more precious.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh, Understanding Our Mind Fear is a strong emotion that all of …
What is EMDR?
In society, trauma has long been recognized, but under different terms to describe it, such as shellshock in veterans. Unfortunately, trauma has not always been addressed in a manner that …
Living By Your Values
The term value is thrown around often, but how often do we recognize values for the importance they have in directing our lives? When examining the term value, whether it …
The Room for Possibility and Experiencing Torus Therapy
As winter slowly ceases and makes room for the possibility of Spring, a sense of hope grows for many. I have seen the struggle during the Chicagoland winter. The absence …
What is Self-Trust? Why is it so Hard? And Ways to Build It
The topic of trust comes up in a variety of forms in therapy. Often in questions surrounding why it is so hard, where it stems from, and how to build …
What is Transpersonal Therapy and Why Find a Transpersonal Therapist?
Transpersonal Therapy is a way to reach self-fulfillment and move you toward what you desire. In using different states of the brain, a Transpersonal Therapist guides you to access memories, …
The Power of The Word No and 10 Ways To Say It
The word “No” is considered the 77th most frequently spoken word in the English language. And yet, so many struggle to make it a regular vocabulary term when they need …
4 Things You Need to Know about Validation
Before we begin, what is validation? The literal definition is “the recognition of a person’s thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors as valid and understandable”, and signifies that someone’s experience is …