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Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Resilience
by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Trauma | 0 Comments
Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. I’m back again and ready to talk about navigating the complexities of childhood trauma because the path to healing can feel daunting. As a mental health professional and a person that has experienced life, I...
Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts
by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Coping, Intrusive Thoughts, Understanding | 0 Comments
Intrusive thoughts can be distressing and overwhelming especially when you don’t understand what they are or how they got here. This may be leading you to question your mental well-being, maybe even your sanity. Let me put a pause in here for you to say, you’re going...
Managing Anxiety in Times of Transition: A Therapist’s Guide to Finding Stability Through Routine
by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Anxiety | 0 Comments
Hey there reader, long time no type. Just like you, my life is a continuous journey filled with transitions, both big and small. Sometimes, these moments of change can often trigger anxiety, especially for women in their mid-20s to mid-30s, who are navigating career...
When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions
by Tammy Bost | December 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression | 0 Comments
Dear reader, How are you doing? And I don’t mean the version you offer at work or at holiday gatherings.I mean the quieter version of you. The one that carries more than anyone realizes.The part of you that often feels heavier when winter settles in. If this season...
The Body Remembers: Healing from Childhood Trauma in Adulthood
by Tammy Bost | November 11, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Trauma | 0 Comments
Finding safety after years of survival Dear reader,You might not have called it trauma. You might have just said, “I had to grow up fast.” Or, “It wasn’t that bad.” But your body remembers, long after your mind has moved on. What childhood trauma can look like (even...
The Body Remembers: Healing from Childhood Trauma in Adulthood
by Tammy Bost | November 11, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Trauma | 0 Comments
Finding safety after years of survival Dear reader,You might not have called it trauma. You might have just said, “I had to grow up fast.” Or, “It wasn’t that bad.” But your body remembers, long after your mind has moved on. What childhood trauma can look like (even...
Navigating the Journey to Find the Right Therapist: From a Therapist that goes to Therapy
by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Understanding | 0 Comments
Imagine this: you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and panicked. It feels like no one understands what you’re going through. You try to talk to your family and friends and either they don’t get it or they keep telling you “you should go to therapy.” You see on social media...
Reparenting the Part of You That’s Tired of Performing
by Tammy Bost | November 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Discover how inner-child work and parts-informed therapy can help you break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing, allowing you to live authentically and joyfully.Start your healing journey today and reconnect with the parts of you that need nurturing and...
The Truth About Healing: What Therapy Really Feels Like
by Tammy Bost | August 18, 2025 | Understanding | 0 Comments
Dear reader, If you’ve ever walked into a therapy session wondering, “Is this supposed to feel like progress?” - you’re not alone. Healing in therapy isn’t linear. It’s not a checklist, a quick fix, or a perfectly plotted journey. It’s layered. It’s emotional. And...
Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope
by Tammy Bost | April 19, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression | 0 Comments
As the vibrant colors of autumn make way for the crisp winds and shorter days of winter, many of us find ourselves anticipating the arrival of the "winter blues." Especially for anyone living in the Great Lake state of Michigan, this transition can often feel...