Letting Go Process: A Therapist’s Science-Backed Path to Release Anger and Find Peace

“Letting go” isn’t about erasing the past, pretending nothing happened, or admitting defeat; it’s an active journey that rewrites how our memories and emotions hold sway over us. Letting go involves a set of cognitive and neurobiological shifts—experiential acceptance, cognitive reappraisal, and memory reconsolidation. In letting go, there is a process of cognitive reappraisal, which means reframing how you interpret a hurtful event—shifting…

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What Does it Mean to Be “Spiritual”?

Spiritual wellness encompasses being connected to something greater than oneself and cultivating a set of values, principles, morals, and beliefs that provide a profound sense of purpose and meaning in life. It involves using these principles to guide one's actions and choices. While spiritual wellness can be fostered through various avenues, including religious practices, it is important to note that being spiritual doesn't…

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