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The Paradox of Change: Why Accepting Yourself Is the First Step to Healing
# Embracing Change Through Self-Acceptance: Inspired by Arnold Beisser’s Paradoxical Theory of Change Paradoxical Theory of Change People often come to therapy with one goal in mind: to become someone else. More resilient. More productive. More successful. Funnier. Happier. "Better." At first glance, it seems like a noble mission — self-development, improvement, striving for more. However, underneath that constant drive to change is something much deeper and more painful: t

Anna Lewandowska-Bernat
Apr 294 min read


Body and Mind in Psychotherapy: Healing and Restoring Connection After Trauma
In times of distress, logic alone is not enough. Our mind, body, and emotions are deeply connected—and trauma can disrupt this link, leaving us fragmented. Emotional confusion, overthinking, or psychosomatic symptoms are often signs of this disconnection. Healing requires more than insight; it calls for restoring safety and balance in the nervous system. Through therapy, we rebuild trust in our emotions and body, moving from survival into connection and wholeness.

Anna Lewandowska-Bernat
Nov 3, 20243 min read
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