It's a very real thing to be scared of intense emotions and bodily sensations. I've found with the people I work with this is a common thing -- that feeling of a snowball affect like if I let myself cry I will never stop because there's so much sadness and pain in here -- it's scary to face it.

Self-worth is based on our inherent value as a human. The simple fact that you were born and are here on this earth means you are worthy of belonging, acceptance and respect. Our worth is not determined on your actions, the success or failures you've had in life or what the other people around you are doing.

In this video I briefly cover secure attachment and go in-depth on disorganized attachment. I've found that a lot of the people I work with, when it comes to relationships at work, friendships, family and romantic relationships repeat the same dynamics they had in childhood with their primary caregivers.

Knowing your attachment style/tendencies can be tremendously empowering in your relationships at home, work and in friendships. Here's how you can determine what attachment style you may have: dismissive avoidant, anxious/ambivalent, disorganized or secure.

PART 2: It goes without saying that getting to know someone in those initial stages has our oxytocin, that bonding hormone swinging us into making decisions or flying past red flags that we would normally stop and think about.

It goes without saying that getting to know someone in those initial stages has our oxytocin, that bonding hormone swinging us into making decisions or flying past red flags that we would normally stop and think about.

Secure attachment is basically attunement, it reflects a positive enough environment that creates and engenders trust in a relationship. I want you to know that these 8 practical tips will start to help you shift how you show up in your relationships.

Self-regulation underlies everything we do in life. Self-regulation is our ability to self-organize the fight, flight, freeze, fawn response. One. of my favourite teachers, Gabor Mate says, 'When we are well self-regulated people are the most capable of interacting fruitfully. . .