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The Role of Support in Mental Wellness
The Role of Support in Mental Wellness.

Anna Lewandowska-Bernat
Dec 114 min read


How to Overcome the Effects of Trauma
Experiencing a distressing event can leave deep emotional and psychological scars. Overcoming these effects is a journey that requires patience, understanding, and the right strategies. This guide will walk you through practical steps to support your trauma recovery and regain control of your life. Understanding Trauma Recovery: What It Means and Why It Matters Trauma recovery is the process of healing from the emotional and psychological impact of a distressing event. It inv

Anna Lewandowska-Bernat
Dec 114 min read


It's okay to not be okay. The Unspoken Cost of Always Having to Be "Okay"
In a world that glorifies happiness and resilience, admitting that we’re not okay can feel like failure. This piece uncovers why we’re so afraid to show vulnerability — and why allowing ourselves to not be okay might be the healthiest thing we can do.

Anna Lewandowska-Bernat
Nov 125 min read


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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