by Gina Nelson | Dec 7, 2020 | Wellbeing
Brené Brown stated “the opposite of scarcity is enough or what I call wholeheartedness…vulnerability and worthiness: facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks and knowing that I am enough.” Just sit with that for a moment. That’s a pretty tall order...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Loneliness
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the little voice in your head screams “I don’t need anyone” or “I can go it alone?” It’s actually a pretty common belief system for people who are high achievers. Why is that? High achievers develop this behavior...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 23, 2020 | Grief
In my 20 years as a clinician I’ve been on the front line to many losses of loved ones. I’ve stood at the bedside as ventilators were turned off, comforted grieving children, partners, spouses, parents, siblings and friends as they watched their loved ones slowly...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Loneliness
Today I’m writing about not only a theme that I have been seeing in my practice, but also something I have personally struggled with at times. Sometimes the desire to be authentic feels like it’s in direct conflict with your authenticity. Many of us have encountered...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 9, 2020 | Anxiety, Resilience
I’m writing this blog on the eve of the 2020 election which for many is considered to be one of the most important elections in our history. I’m sure you’d agree that 2020 has been a very difficult year with both COVID-19 and the polarization of our country leading up...