Kalene Khan, LMFT

I offer this group to women who are survivors or sexual trauma. It's an online space where survivors can go from feeling isolated, misunderstood, and ashamed, to feeling heard, validated, and empowered. If you or someone you know can use a boost in reclaiming their life from trauma, I invite you to visit my website to learn more about the group, me, and my approach.

Aaah spring, the season for growth, rebirth, and ridiculously adorable bunnies.

What are you focusing on this season for personal growth? Better work/life balance? A new physical fitness routine? A new hobby?

Whatever the goal, remember to work toward it with self-compassion, giving yourself permission to be imperfect while you work to improve.

What do you need with with this coming week?

Creating these mental health related brain cartoons is a hobby of mine. Check out on Instagram and Facebook to see more!

What do you feel underneath your anger?

Hurt?
Betrayed?
Ignored?
Underappreciated?

An alternative to trying to suppress your anger (until it explodes):

Pause. Thank your anger for trying to protect you. Then nurture the feeling(s) underneath it by giving yourself compassion and/or advocating for what you need.

Building self-compassion involves building up two different types of self-compassion: The Yin and Yang.

A practical home practice: Whenever you feel a moment of struggle (whether it's mild, moderate, or major), pause and ask yourself, "What kind of self-compassion do I need right now?"

Do this as often as you can remember. What you practice grows stronger.

You're not going to be liked by everyone. Chances are, you don't like everyone either, and that's okay!

People-pleasing may feel 'nice', but it's actually a dishonest way of being with others. That mask isn't you.

What will you say
What will you do
Who will you be
when you stop trying to avoid criticism
and start being your true self?