Whitney Akins 8/18/24 Whitney Akins 8/18/24

Non-traditional therapy treatments for Anxiety: ACT, Christian IFS, and Self-Compassion

How do we co-exist with our anxiety? How can we compassionately appreciate its efforts but still put it down for a nice nap when it is out of control? I like to use non-typical treatment for anxiety and intrusive thoughts because we are living in a non-typical world.

I find that traditional CBT treatments just don’t do the trick anymore.

Whitney Akins 7/28/24 Whitney Akins 7/28/24

When survival mode stole my self-identity, I found it in self-compassion and faith.

I’ve been speaking a lot lately about the difficult process of untangling oneself from years of trauma, anxiety, and fight or flight. This untangling involves forming a self-identity that was suppressed under the chaos of survival mode. Recently, I’ve had several conversations with women and men who have realized that they do not even know themselves.

Whitney Akins 7/21/24 Whitney Akins 7/21/24

Becoming Assertive After Trauma, Anxiety, and Codependency

being assertive is especially difficult after they have endured trauma or struggle with anxiety and codependency in relationships.
Many toxic relationships force a person to lose their sense of self as they begin to distrust themselves and others. This creates a cycle of low self-esteem, fear of conflict, and attachment issues. This cycle can create poor boundaries that leave the person feeling invisible and fearful in the relationship.

Whitney Akins 7/14/24 Whitney Akins 7/14/24

Boundaries that Every Codependent Teen and Adult Female Should Set

I’ve finally had my breaking point and realized the toxic nature of my narcissistic relationship. I begin counseling only to learn that I have no idea who I am or what I want out of life. I have given every ounce of my personhood to my partner or friend and sacrificed my authentic self-identity in the process. How do I heal the brokenness left behind from a destructive relationship and rebuild my values and self-esteem?

Whitney Akins 7/1/24 Whitney Akins 7/1/24

4 Ways You Can Break The Cycle of Toxic Health Decline

Let me share ways you can break the cycle from toxic health and societal decline and claim victory over anxiety and trauma.

Whitney Akins 6/1/24 Whitney Akins 6/1/24

Mastering Difficult Emotions: 8 Steps to Self-Compassion

We’ve all been there—feeling overwhelmed by a fire hydrant of emotions or frozen and disconnected at the thought of feeling the feels.