Self Trust & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Self Trust & Boundaries Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

How To Heal Your Harsh Inner-Critic Through Mindful Self-Compassion

If you constantly criticize yourself but show endless love and compassion to others, this blog is for you! Many high functioning adults silently struggle with a harsh and loud inner critic - often rooted in old patterns of trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, or high functioning codependency. In this blog, we’ll explore where your inner critic comes from, what self compassion actually is and how to practice it with tangible strategies.

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Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Codependency & People-Pleasing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

How To Recognize People Pleasing Patterns And Start Healing

People pleasing is often seen as being kind - but when it comes at the cost of your own needs, energy, and authenticity it can leave you feeling drained and invisible. In this blog, we’ll explore what people pleasing really is, common signs you may be stuck in these patterns, where it comes from, and how to overcome people pleasing and reconnect with your true self!

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